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Module Title: Mobile App Data Storage and Replication

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

1. Understand the different types of data storage options for mobile applications.
2. Choose the appropriate storage mechanism depending on the use case.
3. Implement local storage options such as SQLite, SharedPreferences, and Files.
4. Understand and implement cloud-based storage solutions.
5. Learn how data replication works in mobile apps and ensure data consistency across
devices.
6. Design mobile apps with synchronization and offline capabilities.

Module Outline

I. Introduction to Mobile App Data Storage

Topics:

 Importance of data storage in mobile applications (e.g., user settings, app states, and
caching).
 Types of mobile app data storage:
o Local storage: Stores data on the user’s device.
o Remote/cloud storage: Stores data on cloud servers, accessible via APIs.

Explanation: Mobile apps need to store different types of data, from user preferences to large
datasets like media files. Choosing the correct data storage method depends on factors like the
amount of data, need for persistence, access speed, and security.

II. Local Data Storage Options

Topics:

1. SharedPreferences (Android) / UserDefaults (iOS):


o Purpose: Store simple key-value pairs, such as app settings and user preferences.
o Use cases: Saving login credentials, theme preferences.
2. SQLite Database:
o Purpose: Store structured data using SQL queries.
o Use cases: Storing user data, transactional data, and app state that needs to be
persisted.
o How to create and query databases within a mobile app.
3. File Storage:
o Purpose: Save large files like images, videos, and documents.
o Use cases: Saving user-generated content, app resources.
o Options: Internal and external storage (Android), FileManager (iOS).

III. Cloud-Based Data Storage Solutions

Topics:

1. Cloud Storage Providers:


o Firebase Realtime Database and Firestore (Google Firebase).
o AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage.
2. API-based storage:
o RESTful APIs for data retrieval and storage.
o Syncing data with remote servers.

Use Cases:

 Data that needs to be accessed from multiple devices or by multiple users.


 Real-time data synchronization.

IV. Data Replication and Synchronization

Topics:

1. Data Replication:
o Definition: Replicating data across different storage locations to ensure
availability and durability.
o Why replication is crucial in mobile apps for offline and multi-device
synchronization.
2. Types of Data Replication:
o Master-Slave replication: One main database replicates data to other copies.
o Peer-to-Peer replication: All nodes can act as masters, commonly used in
distributed databases.
3. Challenges in Replication:
o Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts when two users modify the same data.
o Consistency: Ensuring data is synchronized correctly across devices.
4. Synchronization Techniques:
o Push vs. Pull mechanisms: Push sends updates to the server, while pull
periodically fetches changes.
o Offline-first strategy: Storing changes locally and syncing them when the
network is available.

V. Data Consistency and Integrity

Topics:

1. Eventual Consistency vs. Strong Consistency:


o Eventual Consistency: Data is eventually consistent after a delay, often used in
distributed databases.
o Strong Consistency: Data is consistent across all nodes instantly, but may
sacrifice performance.
2. Conflict Resolution Strategies:
o Last-Write-Wins (LWW): The last update takes precedence.
o Timestamp-based merging: The newest data is considered valid.

VI. Security Considerations for Data Storage

Topics:

1. Encrypting Local Storage:


o Ensuring that sensitive data like passwords and tokens are encrypted in local
storage.
2. Secure Data Transmission:
o Implementing HTTPS for secure communication with cloud storage services.
3. Authentication for Cloud Storage:
o Use OAuth or Firebase Authentication for user identity verification when
accessing cloud-based data.
References:

 Firebase Documentation
 SQLite Documentation
 Android Developers: Data and file storage overview
 Apple Developer: FileManager
 AWS Mobile Hub

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