Instruction: Describe the main differences between local storage and session storage, including their typical use cases.
Context: This question probes the candidate's understanding of client-side storage options available in modern web browsers, an important aspect of state management in web applications.
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Local Storage is designed for long-term data storage. Once data is stored using Local Storage, it remains in the browser until explicitly deleted by either the user or the web application. This makes Local Storage particularly useful for saving user preferences, themes, or other data that should persist across sessions and even browser restarts. For instance, if I've developed a web application that allows users to customize their dashboard layout, storing these preferences in Local Storage means the user will find their customized dashboard just as they left it, even if they close the browser or restart their computer.
Session Storage, on the other hand, is tailored for data that should only persist for the duration of the page session. This...
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