Documentation for API and Local Storage Notebooks

• API and Local Storage Documentation
• Web APIs & Local Storage Overview
  • Web APIs
  • Application Programming Interfaces
  • Local Storage
  • Client-Side Data Storage
  • Key Features
  • Common Use Cases
  • Best Practices
  • Implementation Guidelines

API and Local Storage Documentation

This page provides a visual summary of the key concepts covered in the API and Local Storage notebooks.

Web APIs & Local Storage Overview

A comprehensive guide to Web APIs and Local Storage in JavaScript

Web APIs

• APIs enable communication between different software systems
• Browser APIs provide built-in functionality (Geolocation, Canvas, etc.)
• Fetch API allows making HTTP requests to external services
• APIs support asynchronous operations for better performance

Application Programming Interfaces

Web APIs allow web applications to interact with external services and browser features

Local Storage

• Stores data as key-value pairs
• Persists data even after browser closure
• 5MB storage limit per domain
• Use JSON.stringify() for complex data storage

Client-Side Data Storage

Local Storage provides persistent data storage in the browser

Key Features

• User preferences and settings
• Form data persistence
• Session management
• Caching API responses
• Game progress saving
• Real-time data updates

Common Use Cases

Practical applications of Web APIs and Local Storage

Best Practices

• Check browser support before using features
• Handle errors and edge cases
• Don't store sensitive data in Local Storage
• Use appropriate data structures
• Implement proper error handling
• Consider security implications

Implementation Guidelines

Important considerations when using Web APIs and Local Storage