C H A P T E R 39
Using Web Storage
Web storage allows us to store simple key/value data in the browser. Wen storage is similar to cookies, but better implemented and we can store greater amounts of data. There are two kinds of web storage – local storage and session storage. Both types share the same mechanism, but the visibility of the stored data and its longevity differ. Table 39-1 provides the summary for this chapter.
Tip There is another storage specification, the Indexed Database API, which allows richer data storage and SQL-like queries. This specification is still volatile and the browser implementations are experimental and unstable ...
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