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Working with Web Storage in JavaScript

Introduction to JavaScript
What is JavaScript? How it works? History of JavaScript
Basic Concepts in JavaScript
Variables Data Types Operators Control Flow
Functions and Data Structures
Functions Builtin functions Userdefined functions Parameters and Arguments Arrays Indexes and length Array methods
ObjectOriented JavaScript
Object and Properties Constructors Inheritance Prototype
DOM Manipulation
What is DOM? Accessing HTML elements with JavaScript Manipulating HTML elements with JavaScript Events and event handling
Asynchronous JavaScript
Callbacks Promises Async/await Asynchronous data loading AJAX
jQuery
What is jQuery? Selecting and manipulating HTML elements with jQuery jQuery events
Browser APIs
Working with Web Storage Location API Navigator API Geolocation API Canvas API
Expressions and Regular Expressions
Boolean expressions Regular expressions
Debugging and Testing JavaScript
Debugging basics Chrome Developer Tools Unit testing Testing frameworks
JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
Introduction to libraries and frameworks React.js Angular.js Vue.js Node.js
Deploying JavaScript Applications
Deploying for the Web Hosting options
Ecmascript6 Features
Classes Arrow functions Promises Destructuring of Objects and Arrays Default parameters and Spread Operator
Security and Best Practices in JavaScript
Security basics Best practices for writing safe and maintainable JavaScript code Code optimization techniques
Conclusion
Recap of the course Next Steps.

Working with Web Storage

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Web Storage is a feature in modern web browsers that allows web pages to store data locally within the user's browser. This data can be accessed and retrieved at any time by the web page itself or by other pages on the same domain. This means that web developers can store user preferences, session data, and other important information without having to rely on traditional server-side cookies.

There are two types of web storage available in modern web browsers: localStorage and sessionStorage. The main difference between them is that localStorage persists even after the browser is closed, while sessionStorage is reset when the browser is closed. Both of these storage types use a key-value pair system, similar to object literal notation, to store and retrieve data.

In a JavaScript course on working with Web Storage, you may learn how to:
  1. Set and retrieve data using localStorage and sessionStorage
  1. Implement fallbacks for browsers that don't support Web Storage
  1. Use Web Storage in conjunction with other web technologies, such as AJAX and cookies
  1. Manage and clear Web Storage data as needed
  1. Use Web Storage to improve website performance and user experience.

Overall, working with Web Storage can offer many benefits to web developers, including faster load times, improved user experience, and the ability to store data directly within the user's browser.

March 25, 2023

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