@algolia/cache-browser-local-storage

What is @algolia/cache-browser-local-storage?

@algolia/cache-browser-local-storage is an npm package that provides a caching mechanism using the browser's local storage. It is designed to store and retrieve data efficiently, making it useful for applications that require persistent client-side caching.

What are @algolia/cache-browser-local-storage's main functionalities?

Set Cache

This feature allows you to set a value in the local storage cache with an optional expiration time. The code sample demonstrates how to set a key-value pair in the cache.

const { createBrowserLocalStorageCache } = require('@algolia/cache-browser-local-storage');
const cache = createBrowserLocalStorageCache();

cache.set('key', 'value', { expiresIn: 3600 }).then(() => {
  console.log('Value set in cache');
});

Get Cache

This feature allows you to retrieve a value from the local storage cache using a key. The code sample demonstrates how to get a value from the cache.

const { createBrowserLocalStorageCache } = require('@algolia/cache-browser-local-storage');
const cache = createBrowserLocalStorageCache();

cache.get('key').then(value => {
  console.log('Cached value:', value);
});

Delete Cache

This feature allows you to delete a value from the local storage cache using a key. The code sample demonstrates how to delete a key-value pair from the cache.

const { createBrowserLocalStorageCache } = require('@algolia/cache-browser-local-storage');
const cache = createBrowserLocalStorageCache();

cache.delete('key').then(() => {
  console.log('Value deleted from cache');
});

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README

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