jquery-cookie
A simple, lightweight jQuery plugin for reading, writing, and deleting browser cookies.
What is jquery-cookie?
jquery.cookie is a jQuery plugin that simplifies working with browser cookies in web applications. It provides an easy-to-use interface for creating, reading, updating, and deleting cookies, handling complexities like encoding and JSON serialization automatically. The plugin solves the problem of inconsistent and verbose native cookie APIs, making client-side state management more developer-friendly.
Frontend developers using jQuery who need to manage browser cookies for features like user sessions, preferences, or tracking in web applications.
Developers choose jquery.cookie for its lightweight, intuitive API that reduces boilerplate code and ensures cross-browser compatibility. Its configurability and support for JSON objects make it a versatile tool for common cookie-related tasks without heavy dependencies.
Overview
No longer maintained, superseded by JS Cookie:
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing user session data in jQuery-based web applications
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