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Ezra Bledsoe
@bledsoeezra 20, Jun 2023 12:00 AM
iOS implementation options for persistence and storage
What are some iOS implementation options for persistence and storage?
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Jackson Buckwalter
@jacksonbuckwalter1 27, Jun 2023 03:32 PM
Persistence involves storing data on the disk in a way that allows retrieval without modification when the app is reopened. There are various methods available for data storage, ranging from simple to complex:
Storing data using data structures like arrays, dictionaries, sets, and other similar structures is an excellent option for intermediate storage.
NSUserDefaults and Keychains serve as straightforward key-value stores. However, NSUserDefaults is considered insecure, while Keychains provides secure storage.
NSFileManager enables the storage and retrieval of data (serialized or not) to and from a disk through file or disk storage.
Relational databases, such as SQLite, offer a robust solution for implementing complex querying mechanisms.