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Local storage vs Session Storage vs HTTP cookies


Local storage, session storage, and HTTP cookies are all mechanisms used by web browsers to store data on the client-side. However, there are some differences in their functionality and usage:

In summary, local storage and session storage provide a way to store larger amounts of data on the client-side, with local storage being persistent and session storage being temporary. HTTP cookies, on the other hand, are primarily used for session management and tracking user preferences but have a smaller storage capacity and are sent to the server with every request. The choice of storage mechanism depends on the specific use case and requirements of the web application.