The Web Storage specification’s goal is to define “an API for persistent data storage of key-value pair data in Web clients” and is separate from the storage functionality of the HTML5 specification. HTML5’s local storage, however, is still called Web Storage by some, and DOM Storage by others.
HTML5 Storage (web storage) is actually the storing of a key/value pair on the web client (browser). Web storage has several advantages over more traditional cookies, and works on most of the current web browsers, including Chrome 8, Safari 5, Internet Explorer 8, and Firefox 3.6.
Web storage is a feature of modern browsers that enables an experience that is closer to a standard desktop application than what we expect from a standard web browser. The Web Storage API is simple to use, and consistent across most current web browsers.
The original home of HTML tutorials. HTMLGoodies is a website dedicated to publishing tutorials that cover every aspect of being a web developer. We cover programming and web development tutorials on languages and technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. In addition, our articles cover web frameworks like Angular and React.JS, as well as popular Content Management Systems (CMS) that include WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. Website development platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix are also featured. Topics related to solid web design and Internet Marketing also find a home on HTMLGoodies, as we discuss UX/UI Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and web dev best practices.
Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved
Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.
