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Persistent Cookies vs Local Storage

Developers should use persistent cookies when they need to maintain user state or data across browser sessions, such as for 'Remember Me' login functionality, storing user settings, or analytics tracking 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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Persistent Cookies

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Pros

+They are essential for creating personalized web experiences and improving usability by reducing the need for users to re-enter information
+Related to: http-cookies, session-cookies

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 Persistent Cookies if: You want they are essential for creating personalized web experiences and improving usability by reducing the need for users to re-enter information 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 Persistent Cookies offers.

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The Bottom Line

Persistent Cookies wins

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