Question

I am intending to use Core Data to store a static list of data which consist of objects with attributes (e.g. object = person, attributes = weight, height etc).

Any advise on what is the best way to approach this? What raw file format should I need to use and what is the best way to load the data from the raw file to core data?

Appreciate any advise and help on this

Answer 1

If the data set is large, you should include a prepopulated SQLite store in the app bundle.

Create a separate project in Xcode and import the data model and NSManagedObject subclass files (if any.) Write code to import or create the static data and write it all to the persistent store.

Copy/add the persistent store file to the release project. In the release project, set the store pathway to the location of the store file in the app bundle using [NSBundle pathForResourse:Type]. In the persistent store options, mark the store as readonly.

That will let you set up a prepopulated, readonly Core Data stack that will efficiently handle thousands of objects for you.