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Background Sync API vs Local Storage

Developers should learn and use the Background Sync API when building web applications that require reliable data synchronization, such as messaging apps, form submissions, or content updates, especially in environments with poor or unstable internet access meets developers should use local storage for client-side data that needs to persist between sessions, such as user preferences, form data, or application state in single-page applications. Here's our take.

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Background Sync API

Developers should learn and use the Background Sync API when building web applications that require reliable data synchronization, such as messaging apps, form submissions, or content updates, especially in environments with poor or unstable internet access

Background Sync API

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Developers should learn and use the Background Sync API when building web applications that require reliable data synchronization, such as messaging apps, form submissions, or content updates, especially in environments with poor or unstable internet access

Pros

  • +It ensures that user actions aren't lost during offline periods and enhances the user experience by making apps feel more responsive and resilient
  • +Related to: service-workers, progressive-web-apps

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Local Storage

Developers should use Local Storage for client-side data that needs to persist between sessions, such as user preferences, form data, or application state in single-page applications

Pros

  • +It's ideal for non-sensitive data due to its accessibility via JavaScript and lack of built-in security features, making it unsuitable for storing passwords or personal information
  • +Related to: session-storage, cookies

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Background Sync API if: You want it ensures that user actions aren't lost during offline periods and enhances the user experience by making apps feel more responsive and resilient and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Local Storage if: You prioritize it's ideal for non-sensitive data due to its accessibility via javascript and lack of built-in security features, making it unsuitable for storing passwords or personal information over what Background Sync API offers.

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The Bottom Line
Background Sync API wins

Developers should learn and use the Background Sync API when building web applications that require reliable data synchronization, such as messaging apps, form submissions, or content updates, especially in environments with poor or unstable internet access

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