Building a Web Application with JavaScript and IndexedDB

An engaging, project-driven IndexedDB course that equips you with the skills to build offline-ready web applications using native browser storage.

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access	Lifetime
level	Beginner
certificate	Certificate of completion
language	English

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What will you learn in Building a Web Application with JavaScript and IndexedDB Course

Understand the fundamentals of IndexedDB: databases, versions, object stores, transactions, indexes, and cursors
Connect to and manage client-side databases: create, list, and delete databases and object stores
Perform CRUD operations: store, retrieve, update, and delete records using object stores and cursors

Optimize data access with indexes and cursor ranges for efficient querying
Build an offline-capable to-do list web app using IndexedDB for persistent client-side storage

Program Overview

Module 1: Introduction to IndexedDB

⏳ 1 hour

Topics: What IndexedDB is; opening and versioning databases; listing and deleting databases
Hands-on: Connect to a database, manage versions, and list existing databases

Module 2: Object Stores & Transactions

⏳ 1.5 hours

Topics: Creating object stores; performing transactions; storing, reading, updating, and deleting data
Hands-on: Build functions to add, retrieve, modify, and remove records within transactions

Module 3: Indexes & Cursors

⏳ 1.25 hours

Topics: Defining and using indexes; creating and configuring cursors; querying ranges and directions
Hands-on: Implement index-based searches and iterate through records with cursors for dynamic data retrieval

Module 4: To-Do List Project

⏳ 1 hour

Topics: Designing the data schema; integrating CRUD operations into a web interface; handling edge cases
Hands-on: Develop a fully functional to-do list app that stores tasks in IndexedDB and persists across sessions

Module 5: Conclusion & Next Steps

⏳ 15 minutes

Topics: Best practices for data integrity and performance; suggestions for offline applications and further APIs
Hands-on: Plan enhancements such as synchronization strategies and more complex schema migrations

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Job Outlook

Front-End Web Developer: $75,000–$110,000/year — leverage IndexedDB skills to build offline-capable and performant web apps
Full-Stack JavaScript Engineer: $85,000–$130,000/year — integrate client-side storage solutions into modern web architectures
PWA Developer: $80,000–$120,000/year — use IndexedDB for caching and data persistence in progressive web applications

9.7Expert Score

Highly Recommendedx

This course delivers a clear, interactive introduction to IndexedDB, blending core API concepts with a practical to-do list project, ideal for developers needing robust client-side storage.

Value

Price

9.2

Skills

9.4

Information

9.5

PROS

Comprehensive coverage from basic database setup through advanced indexing and cursors
Project-based to-do list app solidifies learning with real CRUD operations
Interactive, text-based lessons enable immediate code experimentation

CONS

Focuses solely on IndexedDB—complementary storage strategies (e.g., Service Workers cache) are out of scope
No deep dive into cross-browser compatibility nuances