WebSQL vs IndexedDB
Developers should learn WebSQL primarily for maintaining legacy web applications that still rely on it, as it was widely used in older browsers like Chrome and Safari 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.
WebSQL
Developers should learn WebSQL primarily for maintaining legacy web applications that still rely on it, as it was widely used in older browsers like Chrome and Safari
WebSQL
Nice PickDevelopers should learn WebSQL primarily for maintaining legacy web applications that still rely on it, as it was widely used in older browsers like Chrome and Safari
Pros
- +It's useful for understanding the evolution of client-side storage technologies and for scenarios requiring SQL-based querying in historical projects, but new development should avoid it due to lack of support and standardization
- +Related to: indexeddb, sqlite
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
Use WebSQL if: You want it's useful for understanding the evolution of client-side storage technologies and for scenarios requiring sql-based querying in historical projects, but new development should avoid it due to lack of support and standardization and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use IndexedDB if: You prioritize 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 over what WebSQL offers.
Developers should learn WebSQL primarily for maintaining legacy web applications that still rely on it, as it was widely used in older browsers like Chrome and Safari
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