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What are the differences between storing data in local storage and in cookies?
sobes.tech AI
Answer from AI
| Feature | Local Storage | Cookies |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | Up to 10 MB | Up to 4 KB |
| Lifetime | Indefinite (until explicitly deleted by user) | Defined at setup (session or specific date) |
| Access | Client-only (via localStorage API) |
Client and server (sent with each HTTP request) |
| Purpose | Storing user data, settings | Authentication, session tracking |
| API | Simple localStorage.setItem, getItem, etc. |
Working with HTTP headers, document.cookie |