Overview
firestore_cache is a Flutter package that enables fetching Firestore documents with a read-from-cache-first strategy, ensuring fast local responses while optionally syncing with the server. It prioritizes cached data for immediate display and updates the cache asynchronously from the server, improving app performance and user experience during network delays or offline scenarios. The package supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, and Windows, making it ideal for applications requiring responsive data access with fallback reliability.
Use cases
- Offline-first data retrieval
- Fast initial UI rendering
- Background sync with Firestore
- Improved app responsiveness
- Seamless network recovery
Key features
- Cache-first document fetching
- Automatic server sync
- Cross-platform support
- Simple API integration
- Real-time data consistency
Suitable for
- Apps needing fast local data access
- Developers implementing offline capabilities
- Projects using Firebase Firestore
- UIs requiring instant feedback
- Applications with unreliable network connections
Considerations
- May serve stale data initially
- Requires careful handling of cache invalidation
- Not suitable for real-time critical updates
- Limited to Firestore document reads
- Network usage depends on sync frequency