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LocalStorage Persistence

Save Every Task Change

LocalStorage Persistence 10 min read

Save Every Task Change

Save Every Task Change

Loading data is only half of persistence. Save the task array whenever a user changes it.

Add saveTasks() after each of these operations:

Adding

javascript
tasks.unshift(newTask);
saveTasks();
renderTasks();

Completing or reopening

javascript
task.completed = !task.completed;
saveTasks();
renderTasks();

Editing

javascript
task.title = title;
task.due = due;
task.priority = priority;
saveTasks();
renderTasks();

Deleting

javascript
tasks = tasks.filter((item) => item.id !== taskId);
saveTasks();
renderTasks();

The exact placement can vary with your existing functions. The important rule is simple: after the task data changes, save the current array.

Checkpoint: Add, complete, edit, and delete a task, refresh the page, and confirm that each change remains.