reading-notes

Class 13 Reading Notes

Local Storage on Websites

• When an HTTP applicated is closed on the web it is reset the next time it is opened.
• A local storage object can be added in JavaScript by using these methods:
  • setItem()
  • getItem()
• sessionStorage can be used to exclusively store data while the browser is open.
• Stores information in string format

Local Storage Notes:

• Sensitive Info like:
  • passwords, credit cards, social security numbers should not be store in locale storage
• Info is stored as plain text and is not secure