Do apps use a database?

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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. 9 февр. 2016 г.

Do all apps need a database?

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.

How does an application use a database?

Purpose. Database applications are used to search, sort, calculate, report and share information. Databases can also contain code to perform mathematical and statistical calculations on the data to support queries submitted by users.

Can an application not have a database?

A database is one choice. You would probably have to provide an installer unless you're using a file based database such as SQLite. You might also just write to a file - either a text file, an XML file, serializing objects, etc.

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