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# [LOCAL STORAGE(explained)](https://sonofzion.hashnode.dev/local-storageexplained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Before i go into what local storage is, let me quickly give a simple background. The Web storage API provides mechanisms by which browsers can securely store key/value pairs. for example, firstName : Victor THE TWO MECHANISMS ARE: Session Storage...

Sep 5, 2021 · 2 min read · sonofzion.hashnode.dev  
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## Responses 2

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[Ojesanmi Elizabeth Oyin](https://hashnode.com/@Lizdev)

[Sep 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/local-storageexplained/6134cfff92d0321a9999445b/comment/6134eb41489de51a6a7affac)

Well written!

[Victor Ade-Samuel](https://hashnode.com/@SonofZion)

[Sep 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/local-storageexplained/6134cfff92d0321a9999445b/comment/6134eb41489de51a6a7affac#reply-6134f86592d0321a9999496a)

Thanks Oyin

[Abraham Christopher](https://hashnode.com/@Cabraham)

[Sep 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/local-storageexplained/6134cfff92d0321a9999445b/comment/6134da2292d0321a9999461b)

Well written

[Victor Ade-Samuel](https://hashnode.com/@SonofZion)

[Sep 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/local-storageexplained/6134cfff92d0321a9999445b/comment/6134da2292d0321a9999461b#reply-6134dabb489de51a6a7afd61)

Thanks