Category: Local Storage & Database
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Why Local Storage Matters in Apps
Introduction In modern mobile and web applications, local storage has become a cornerstone of efficient, responsive, and user-friendly app design. Local storage refers to the practice of storing data directly on a user’s device rather than relying solely on server-side storage. This can include preferences, cached data, tokens, or even temporary information needed for app…
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SharedPreferences vs SQLite
Introduction In Flutter development, local storage is a crucial part of building apps that are fast, responsive, and capable of offline functionality. Flutter provides several options for storing data on the device, each suited for different use cases. The three most widely used storage solutions are SharedPreferences, SQLite, and Hive. Choosing the right storage solution…
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What is Hive in Flutter?
Introduction In modern mobile app development, data storage is a crucial part of building reliable and responsive applications. Flutter developers often need a storage solution that is fast, lightweight, easy to use, and capable of working offline. While SharedPreferences works well for small amounts of simple data, many applications require more complex data structures and…
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When to Use SQLite in Flutter
Introduction to SQLite in Flutter SQLite is a powerful, lightweight relational database that is embedded directly into mobile devices. Unlike cloud databases that require an internet connection, SQLite operates entirely on the device, allowing applications to store structured data locally. For Flutter developers, SQLite provides a reliable, performant way to manage relational data with multiple…
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What is SQLite in Flutter?
When building mobile applications, one of the most common requirements is to store data locally on the device. While cloud databases and APIs provide flexibility for remote storage, many applications also need to manage data offline. This is where SQLite comes in. SQLite is a lightweight relational database engine that is embedded directly into mobile…
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When to Use SharedPreferences
In Android development, storing data persistently is one of the most important considerations for creating functional and user-friendly applications. Applications often need to remember user preferences, settings, or small amounts of state information across sessions. One of the most commonly used solutions for this is SharedPreferences. SharedPreferences is a lightweight mechanism that allows developers to…
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What is SharedPreferences?
Introduction When building mobile applications, developers often need a way to store small amounts of data that should persist even when the user closes or restarts the app. For example, you may want to save whether the user is logged in, the selected theme (dark or light mode), or certain user settings like language preference.…
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Introduction to Local Storage
Understanding Local Storage in Mobile Apps Local storage refers to the ability of a mobile application to save and retrieve data directly from the device on which it is running. Unlike cloud storage or remote databases, which rely on an internet connection, local storage provides immediate access to data offline. This makes it a critical…