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Answer and Explanation
The reason why "idb" (IndexedDB) is not found directly on your system's PATH after installation is because "idb" is not a standalone executable program or command-line tool. Instead, it is a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that is part of modern web browsers.
Here's a breakdown of why you won't find it on the PATH:
1. IndexedDB is a Browser API: IndexedDB is designed to be used within the context of a web browser. It allows client-side JavaScript code to store data persistently in the user's browser. Unlike traditional applications that run as executables on your system, IndexedDB is accessed through browser-specific APIs provided by JavaScript.
2. No Separate Installation: There is no separate package or software to install for IndexedDB. It's an inherent feature of web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. When these browsers are installed, the necessary IndexedDB support is automatically included. You do not need to install it separately.
3. Accessed via JavaScript: To interact with IndexedDB, you must use JavaScript code within a web page. You would typically write code like:
const request = window.indexedDB.open("MyDatabase", 1);
This code demonstrates how to initiate a request to open a database named "MyDatabase" using IndexedDB. The window.indexedDB property is the entry point to the IndexedDB API within the browser environment.
4. PATH is for Executables: The system's PATH environment variable is used by your operating system to locate executable files (like .exe, .bat, etc. on Windows, or directly executable files on Linux/macOS). It doesn't include browser APIs like IndexedDB.
5. Developer Tools in Browsers: If you're trying to find it, you might be looking in your operating system's file system. IndexedDB data is stored in the browser's storage directory, which is managed by the browser itself, not as separate executables or external files in your operating system's file system that are directly accessible via the system's PATH variable. You can usually inspect this data via the browser's developer tools (often accessible by pressing F12).
In summary, you won't find “idb” on your PATH because it's not an executable you install; it's part of web browser functionality, accessed through JavaScript APIs, and stored in a browser-managed location.