Overview
PRF is a lightweight, type-safe Flutter package for local data persistence, offering a seamless alternative to SharedPreferences. It enables effortless saving and loading of values with zero boilerplate, supporting all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. With intuitive get and set methods, PRF ensures data integrity through compile-time type safety, making it ideal for storing simple app preferences or state without complexity. Designed for simplicity and reliability, it integrates smoothly into existing projects.
Use cases
- Storing user preferences
- Persisting app settings
- Caching small datasets
- Managing session state
- Saving form inputs
- Tracking user onboarding progress
Key features
- Type-safe storage
- Zero boilerplate
- Cross-platform support
- Easy migration from SharedPreferences
- Async operations handled internally
- Minimal API surface
Suitable for
- Simple local storage needs
- Apps requiring minimal setup
- Developers avoiding SharedPreferences complexity
- Projects prioritizing code cleanliness
- Prototyping and rapid development
- Small to medium-sized apps
Considerations
- Not suitable for large datasets
- Limited to basic data types
- No built-in encryption
- Does not support complex queries
- Best for lightweight persistence
- Not intended as a full database solution