ViewState
- Definition: ViewState is like a note you keep for a short period, specifically for a single webpage visit. It remembers things temporarily while you're on that page.
- Example: Imagine you're filling out a form online, like your address details. As you type, the information is saved on the same page, so if you accidentally click a button that doesn't reload the page, you won't lose what you've already entered. However, if you go to a different page or close the browser, this information is lost.
SessionState
- Definition: SessionState is like a temporary storage locker at a theme park that you can use throughout your entire visit. It keeps track of your stuff while you're there.
- Example: Suppose you log into an online store and add items to your shopping cart. You browse different pages of the site, and your cart keeps the items until you leave the site or log out. Even if you navigate through multiple pages, the site remembers your cart items because it's stored in the session.
Summary
- ViewState: Remembers information only while you're on the same webpage. Think of it like a sticky note for that specific page.
- SessionState: Remembers information for your entire visit to the website. Think of it like a storage locker that you can use until you leave the theme park (or website).