Storing API data client-side and keeping it synchronized can be a challenge, but if done well it can increase performance and improve the user experience. In this course, Caching JavaScript REST API Data with Local Storage, you’ll learn how to use local storage and pouchDB to store and maintain data received from a restful API. First, you’ll explore how local caching works and explore the differences between the different options. Next, you’ll discover how to retrieve data from an API and store it locally. Finally, you’ll learn how to store JSON documents in pouchDB. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the HTML local storage API needed to store Rest API data locally in the browser.
Author Name: James Millar
Author Description:
James Millar is a freelance software development consultant based in Malmesbury, England who has worked for some of the world’s biggest brands. He started his career over a decade ago writing training materials for Microsoft and moved into industry to further develop his skills. Having worked for multiple industries including automotive and process automation has been fortunate enough to work on some major projects operating at global scale. He has a passion for back end services and infrastruct… more