Do all apps need a database?

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You do not need a database for what you describe, although depending on how you plan on developing your app, it might make things easier for you to use a database. 16 дек. 2011 г.

Do I need a database for my app?

But when handling lots of data, a database is definitely a great way to simplify your life in the long term. If you are building a macOS or iOS app, you might decide that a JSON or Plist file is all you need to handle data, because the user does not need to store a lot of it.

Do all apps use databases?

Mobile apps use databases for much the same reasons desktop and web applications do. Databases allow you to store data in a secure place so you can access it later. However, apps cannot directly use external databases to store this data. The environment does not allow it.

Do you always need to use a database?

A database is needed if you have multiple processes (users/servers) modifying the data. Then the database serves to prevent them from overwriting each others changes. You also need a database when your data is larger than memory.

What apps use database?

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