Stateful application

A stateful application is a type of software that remembers past interactions or data from previous use. For instance, when you log into an online banking website and see your balance, the system "remembers" your account details from your last session. This memory allows the application to provide a seamless experience, as it retains information about your preferences, transactions, or session status. Unlike stateless applications, which treat each request independently, stateful apps maintain ongoing context, making them suitable for complex, personalized, or transaction-based tasks.