The indexedDB
read-only property of the WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope
mixin provides a mechanism for applications to asynchronously access the capabilities of indexed databases.
Syntax
var IDBFactory = self.indexedDB;
Value
An IDBFactory
object.
Example
var db; function openDB() { var DBOpenRequest = window.indexedDB.open('toDoList'); DBOpenRequest.onsuccess = function(e) { db = DBOpenRequest.result; } }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Indexed Database API 2.0 The definition of 'indexedDB' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Defined in a WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope partial in the newest spec. |
Indexed Database API The definition of 'indexedDB' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
[1] indexedDB
now defined on WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope
mixin.
See also
- Using IndexedDB
- Starting transactions:
IDBDatabase
- Using transactions:
IDBTransaction
- Setting a range of keys:
IDBKeyRange
- Retrieving and making changes to your data:
IDBObjectStore
- Using cursors:
IDBCursor
- Reference example: To-do Notifications (view example live.)