11 Data Persistence and Local Storage

In this section

• 11.1 Understanding Data Persistence
  • Data Persistence in Mobile Apps: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality
    Explore the importance of data persistence in mobile applications, its benefits, and practical implementations for enhancing user experience and functionality.
  • Comprehensive Guide to Storage Options in Flutter
    Explore various data storage options in Flutter, including Shared Preferences, SQLite, Hive, Moor, ObjectBox, File Storage, and Firebase Firestore. Understand their use cases, advantages, and limitations to choose the best solution for your app's needs.
  • Choosing the Right Data Storage Solution for Flutter Apps
    Explore how to choose the right data storage solution for your Flutter app, considering factors like data complexity, scalability, performance, and platform compatibility.
  • Data Security Considerations in Flutter: Protecting Persisted Data
    Explore essential security practices for data persistence in Flutter apps, including encryption, secure storage, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• 11.2 Using Shared Preferences
  • Setting Up Shared Preferences in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide
    Learn how to set up and use the shared_preferences package in Flutter for persistent key-value storage. This guide covers installation, initialization, and best practices.
  • Saving Simple Data with Shared Preferences in Flutter
    Learn how to save simple data types using shared_preferences in Flutter, including strings, integers, booleans, and more. Explore best practices for managing keys and handling errors.
  • Retrieving Data from Shared Preferences in Flutter
    Learn how to efficiently retrieve data stored in shared preferences in Flutter, handle null values, and optimize app performance.
  • Understanding the Limitations of Shared Preferences in Flutter
    Explore the limitations of using shared_preferences in Flutter, including data size constraints, performance issues, security concerns, and when to opt for more robust storage solutions.
• 11.3 Working with Local Databases
  • SQLite in Flutter: A Comprehensive Guide to Local Databases
    Explore SQLite integration in Flutter using the sqflite package for structured data storage, complex queries, and offline capabilities.
  • Integrating `sqflite` Package in Flutter for Local Database Management
    Learn how to integrate the `sqflite` package into your Flutter project for efficient local database management, including setup, table creation, and data operations.
  • Mastering CRUD Operations in Flutter with sqflite
    Learn how to efficiently perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations in Flutter using the sqflite package. This comprehensive guide provides detailed examples and best practices for managing local databases in your Flutter applications.
  • Data Models: Structuring Data for Local Databases in Flutter
    Explore the importance of defining clear and structured data models for local databases in Flutter. Learn how to create Dart classes that represent data structures stored in SQLite, and understand serialization and deserialization methods for efficient data handling.
• 11.4 Hands-On Project: Expense Tracker App
  • Expense Tracker App Project Overview: Building a Comprehensive Flutter Application
    Explore the development of an Expense Tracker App using Flutter, focusing on data persistence, CRUD operations, and data visualization.
  • Setting Up the SQLite Database for Your Expense Tracker App
    Learn how to set up a local SQLite database using the sqflite package for your Flutter Expense Tracker App. This guide covers database initialization, table creation, schema definition, and handling migrations.
  • Implementing Data Operations for Expense Tracker App
    Learn how to implement CRUD operations in a Flutter Expense Tracker App using SQLite for data persistence. Master inserting, retrieving, updating, and deleting expense records with async/await for smooth user experiences.
  • Displaying Data Visually: Enhancing Your Flutter Expense Tracker App
    Learn how to present expense data in a visually appealing manner using Flutter widgets and charting libraries. Explore techniques for displaying lists, categorizing expenses, and visualizing data with charts.