Session Storage vs. Cookies: Key Differences

Cookies and session storage are both methods for storing data on the client side in web development, each with unique characteristics. Cookies store small text files and can be persistent, accessible to both client-side and server-side code, but may impact performance as they are sent with every HTTP request. Session storage, stored in the browser’s memory, holds larger data and is only accessible while the page session is active, providing a secure option for temporary state storage. Understanding their differences helps in choosing the right method based on web application needs.