What is the difference between local storage and cookies?

Answer 1

sessionStorage, localStorage and Cookies all are used to store data on the client side. Each one has its ownstorage and expiration limit. sessionStorage: similar tolocalStorage but expires when the browser closed (not the tab). Cookie: stores data that has to be sent back to the server with subsequent requests.
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Answer 2

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