patkub / local-storage-poorlyfill

in-memory polyfill for local storage

local-storage-poorlyfill

In-memory polyfill for local storage

Add to your project:

npm i local-storage-poorlyfill

<script type="text/javascript" src="node_modules/local-storage-poorlyfill/dist/local-storage-poorlyfill.js"></script>
<script>
// use _localStorage
</script>

Why?

• For local files, IE and Edge do not have support for local storage

• local storage can be disabled

Tested browsers

• Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari and Opera

Implementation details

• Use browser's native implementation if supported

• Mirror native functionality with an object

Implementation flaws

• Not persistent

• Need to use _localStorage instead of localStorage

Scripts

Lint with standard:

yarn lint

Transpile with babel:

yarn build

Run unit tests:

yarn test

Use _localStorage or window._localStorage instead of localStorage or window.localStorage because the browser prevents using localStorage or window.localStorage if access is denied for this document.

W3 Spec:

• https://www.w3.org/TR/webstorage/#storage

MSDN:

• https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/localStorage
• https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Storage_API/Local_storage