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