SessionStorage vs IndexedDB

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 indexeddb when building progressive web apps (pwas) or any web application that requires robust offline capabilities, such as note-taking apps, document editors, or media players. 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

IndexedDB

Developers should learn IndexedDB when building progressive web apps (PWAs) or any web application that requires robust offline capabilities, such as note-taking apps, document editors, or media players

Pros

• It's essential for scenarios where users need to access and manipulate data without an internet connection, and for caching large datasets like product catalogs or user-generated content to reduce server load and latency
• Related to: javascript, progressive-web-apps

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. SessionStorage is a web-api while IndexedDB is a database. 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 IndexedDB excels in its own space.