Local Data: Sqlite, LocalStorage, Session, Cookies and IndexDB

Scott and Wes dive into the world of local data storage, breaking down the pros and cons of Sqlite, LocalStorage, SessionStorage, Cookies, and IndexedDB. They cover real-world use cases like user settings, offline data, and auth tokens, while sharing their favorite tools and strategies for keeping your data fast and secure.

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
• 00:30 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 01:43 Why store data locally.
  • 01:55 User preferences and settings.
  • 02:50 Not logged in state (shopping carts, etc).
  • 03:30 Data for faster loading.
  • 03:51 Privacy concerns.
  • 04:25 Large files or drafts.
  • 05:50 Auth tokens.
• 07:08 Where to store data.
  • 07:11 Cookies.
  • 07:48 Local storage.
  • 09:15 Session storage.
  • 10:35 IndexedDB.
• 12:15 BYOJS Storage.
• 13:41 SQlite via WASM.
• 14:12 Penalties of SQLite in browser via WASM.
• 15:29 PGLite.
• 16:23 Dealing with migrations.
• 16:55 The advantages of the approach.
• 18:42 Dexie.
• 19:59 Patch messages.
• 21:25 A few options.
  • TinyBase Docs.
  • Local First Web.

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