Question

I’m looking for a method to save data permanently using PhoneGap.

1. LocalStorage
2. File I/O
3. ?

I heard LocalStorage is not 100% permanent, but is somewhere in the alley.

I wouldn’t really like to begin with File I/O, because what I need is to create a database with recipes, and they need to stay.

“Number 3” is what I’m asking about. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Answer 1

I’m using the localstorage and this is the best solution to keep saved data. Like you said, it isn’t 100% permanent. In my case the localstorage is cleared only if you uninstall the app. Find more info about localstorage with Phonegap
http://docs.phonegap.com/en/2.1.0/cordova_storage_storage.md.html#localStorage

You could get more info about localstorage on
http://diveintohtml5.info/storage.html

You could use a database as well. You can find info on this at
http://docs.phonegap.com/en/2.1.0/cordova_storage_storage.md.html#openDatabase