Data in global Variable is not accessible on other page in javascript

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I want to access the user data as global in whole website. I make a global array UserDataand push the user data at login time

        $.getJSON(targetUrl,data,function(response) {
             if(response.success){
             UserData.push(response.userData);//push the user data in global variable 

             } else{
                alert(response.error);
             }
         });//ajax request

It successfully pushes in array UserData. But when successful login redirects to welcome page. The data is not accessible on that page. It shows empty array.

David Hellsing · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 06:00:22Z

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Global variables are not stored site-wide, they are only available as long as you stay on the same page. If you need to store variables at the client that persists between page reloads, use a cookie or Local Storage.

There are many examples on how to set and get local storage variables using some simple methods (just use google), and there is some decent shims for legacy browsers available at MDN: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/DOM/Storage#localStorage

If you stick to cookies, there are some simple jQuery plugins that you can use, just google it.

edited Mar 21, 2012 at 6:00

answered Mar 21, 2012 at 5:52

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Manatok · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-21 05:54:03Z

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You wont be able to maintain variables between page loads unless you use something like a cookie to store your variables. Have a look here for info on how to use cookies from javascript.

answered Mar 21, 2012 at 5:54

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