What is the primary purpose of the 'localStorage' API in modern web browsers?

Explanation

localStorage provides a mechanism for storing data as key-value pairs that persist even after the browser is closed and reopened. Unlike sessionStorage, which is cleared when the tab is closed, localStorage remains until explicitly deleted. Option B refers to Service Workers/Cache API, and Option C describes sessionStorage.

Key points

localStorage data persists across sessions
Data is stored as strings in key-value pairs
Storage is scoped to the origin

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What is the primary purpose of the ‘localStorage’ API in modern web browsers?