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Nargis Khatun
Nargis Khatun

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One Byte Explainer: Web Storage

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Web Storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on a user's device. It provides a way to persistently store data across sessions, enabling applications to cache information, save user preferences, and maintain state. With Web Storage, developers can utilize two types of storage mechanisms: localStorage, which stores data with no expiration date, and sessionStorage, which stores data for the duration of the page session.

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This demo website, using local storage is created by me. It demonstrates the implementation of Web Storage in a practical scenario. I built this website to showcase the functionality and benefits of Web Storage firsthand. Feel free to explore and test its features. Whether it's storing user preferences for a customized experience or caching frequently accessed data for faster loading times, Web Storage plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance and usability of web applications.

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Shakil Alam

Nice, It cleared the distinction between localStorage and sessionStorage in simple words.

Your example website cleared things up a lot.

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