HTML5: Local Storage and Offline Applications in Depth

Save application data such as preferences or form data in the client's browser and use it in applications, including those running offline.This course describes how to save application data such as preferences or form data in the client's browser and use it in applications, including those run offline. Author and programmer Bill Weinman covers the various local storage options provided in HTML5, including local storage, session storage, and the Web SQL and Indexed Database APIs, with practical examples that show how to create and maintain a database in each scenario. The course also covers the use of storage events for change tracking and the cache manifest for using web applications offline. Topics include: Understanding storage components of the HTML5 architecture Providing client-side storage Understanding the Storage() interface Keeping context with sessionStorage Understanding the Web SQL and Indexed Database APIs Creating a local storage database Reading, writing, editing, and deleting storage data Handling storage events with local storage Running applications offline