IndexedDB vs Cookies

Developers should learn IndexedDB when building progressive web apps (PWAs) or offline-first applications that require robust client-side data storage, such as note-taking apps, email clients, or media players meets developers should learn about cookies when building web applications that require user authentication, session management, or personalization features, such as e-commerce sites or social media platforms. Here's our take.

IndexedDB

Nice Pick

Developers should learn IndexedDB when building progressive web apps (PWAs) or offline-first applications that require robust client-side data storage, such as note-taking apps, email clients, or media players

Pros

• It is essential for scenarios where applications need to handle large datasets (e
• Related to: javascript, progressive-web-apps

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Cookies

Developers should learn about cookies when building web applications that require user authentication, session management, or personalization features, such as e-commerce sites or social media platforms

Pros

• They are essential for implementing features like 'remember me' functionality, shopping carts, and user-specific settings, though modern alternatives like localStorage and sessionStorage are often preferred for non-sensitive data due to better performance and security considerations
• Related to: http, session-management

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. IndexedDB is a database while Cookies is a concept. We picked IndexedDB based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

IndexedDB wins

Based on overall popularity. IndexedDB is more widely used, but Cookies excels in its own space.