Presentation

This jQuery plugin tries to simulate session vars in javascript using the window.name property to store data.

See jQuery Session in Action

Inspired by an idea by Mario Heiderich. Requires jquery.json.js by DeadWisdom.

Usage

To store

In page A

<script type="text/javascript">
$(function() {
    $.session("var1", "value1");
    $.session("var2", "value2");
    $.session("var3", "value3");
});
</script> 

To read

In page A, B, ...

<script type="text/javascript">
$(function() {
    alert( $.session("var1") );
    alert( $.session("var2") );
    alert( $.session("var3") );
});
</script> 

Warning

Despite of the document.referer check, this plugin might bring security issues. No complex tests have been ran.

Know Issue

- Vars are lost in the page is open in another window or tab. - Objects with functions can't be stored - Window.name is lost - Only Strings can be stored