861: 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. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads