As more users sign up and start using Clibu Notes we are seeing it used on a wider variety of devices, operating systems and web browsers. This is in turn surfacing issues we’ve not seen with our in-house testing. Our focus continues to try and replicate and resolve these issues asap.
One thing you can try which definitely resolves certain issues is clearing your Browser Cache. Start with “Cached Images and Files”.
Yesterday’s new release caused an issue for Scott, where he wasn’t able to access our Server. His Internet was fine and our Server monitoring showed no issues.
I couldn’t see any issues and no other users reported any problems. This didn’t make a lot of sense.
In the end I asked Scott to clear his Browser Cache and that resolved his issue.
Clibu Notes just keeps on working on or offline
A great thing about Clibu Notes is everything keeps working even if you aren’t connected to the server. When you are back online all changes update and conflicts resolve across all devices. Most applications don’t offer this freedom and flexibility which is good for the soul.
Will I lose my local data
Scott asked if clearing the Browser Cache also deleted your local Clibu Notes data. In my testing the answer is no it doesn’t.
I asked Google Gemini:
Does clearing the Browser Cache delete IndexedDB data?
Yes, clearing your browser cache can delete IndexedDB data in some cases. It depends on the specific browser and how aggressively you clear the cache.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Default Behavior: In most modern browsers (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari), clearing the browsing data with the default settings might include clearing IndexedDB data alongside cookies, cache, and other temporary files.
- Customizable Options: Many browsers allow you to choose what data to clear when you select “Clear Browsing Data” or similar options. You can often deselect “IndexedDB” if you want to keep the data while clearing other temporary files.
- Browser Variations: The exact behavior can differ slightly between browsers. Some browsers might have separate options for clearing cache and IndexedDB, while others might group them together under “Site Data.”
Here are some resources for specific browsers:
- Chrome: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12125281/no-way-to-delete-indexeddb-under-google-chrome
- Firefox: While not explicitly mentioned in official documentation, clearing “Cached Web Content” and “Offline Website Data” might affect IndexedDB.
- Safari: According to https://www.webkit.org/blog/14403/updates-to-storage-policy/, Safari will delete IndexedDB data after 7 days of inactivity for websites that are not added to the home screen.
Recommendations:
- Check your browser’s settings: Before clearing data, review the options available in your specific browser’s “Clear Browsing Data” or similar section. See if you can deselect IndexedDB if you want to keep that data.
- Test in incognito/private mode: If you’re unsure about the impact of clearing cache, try it in an incognito or private window where no data is persisted by default.
- Consider server-side storage: If you need data to persist across browser sessions or clearing cache, explore storing it on a server-side database and retrieving it as needed by your web application.
By understanding these factors and your specific use case, you can effectively manage your browser data and avoid unintended deletion of IndexedDB information.
So the answer is maybe it will, maybe it won’t.
My suggestion is to do a Backup (Settings | Backup Database) before you clear your browser cache. Then you can always restore that if you are sure you’ve lost content.
Backups, backups and more backups
This is a good time to remind everyone to do regular backups of all of your important data and ensure these backups are stored off of your device in a safe secure place.
That’s it for now.
– Neville