SessionStorage vs Cookies

Developers should use SessionStorage when they need to store temporary, client-side data that should be cleared when the browser tab or window is closed, such as saving form data to prevent loss on page refresh, managing user interface state (e 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.

SessionStorage

Nice Pick

Developers should use SessionStorage when they need to store temporary, client-side data that should be cleared when the browser tab or window is closed, such as saving form data to prevent loss on page refresh, managing user interface state (e

Pros

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• Related to: localstorage, cookies

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. SessionStorage is a web-api while Cookies is a concept. We picked SessionStorage based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

SessionStorage wins

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