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Learn how to efficiently manage cookies in React using localStorage to preserve user input without losing previous data.
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Mastering Cookies in React: How to Set, Store, and Update Without Losing Previous Data

When building web applications, user experience is key. One common feature is saving user input, like form data, so that it can be stored and recalled easily. This is where cookies, or more appropriately in our context, localStorage, come into play. But how do we achieve this in React without losing previously saved values when new form inputs are submitted? Let’s explore how we can implement this effectively.

The Challenge: Persisting User Input

You might find yourself asking, "How can I write a cookie that saves input values when the user submits a form, and when the form is submitted again, update the cookie without deleting the previously saved values?"

By default, standard localStorage only stores strings; however, it works seamlessly in our scenario if we implement the right strategies. Let's dive into how we can set up our application to handle this.

Solution Overview

We will break down our solution into several key steps:

Set Up State Management for User Inputs

Handle Form Submission and Update Logic

Utilize Local Storage for Data Persistence

Retrieve Data on Component Mount

1. Set Up State Management for User Inputs

First, we will need to establish a state to store the user’s input values. In our example, we can use React’s useState hook to manage inputs such as name, email, and mobile number.

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2. Handle Form Submission and Update Logic

Next, we need to implement a function that will get called when the form is submitted. This function will store or update the input values in localStorage.

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We also need to create a function that saves the inputs effectively. This requires loading any previously stored data, updating it, and saving it back.

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3. Utilize Local Storage for Data Persistence

You also need a function that retrieves existing user inputs from localStorage. This function will be useful both for updating the inputs when new values are submitted and for pre-filling the state with any existing data.

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4. Retrieve Data on Component Mount

Finally, when the component mounts, we want to retrieve and show the previously stored data if it exists. This helps in providing a better experience for users.

Make sure to call these functions during the component's lifecycle appropriately, for instance, within useEffect.

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Conclusion

In this guide, we navigated through the process of storing and updating user input data using localStorage in a React application. By setting up state management, handling form submission, and ensuring data persistence, we can provide a seamless experience for our users without losing previous inputs.

Using local storage does not just make our application more efficient but also enhances user satisfaction by making data easily retrievable. Give it a try, and you'll see how simple yet powerful this approach is!