pro_shered_preference is a Flutter package designed for efficiently reading and writing key-value pairs to local storage across multiple platforms. It provides a simple, lightweight solution for persisting small amounts of data such as user preferences, settings, or session tokens. Built on top of shared_preferences, it enhances reliability and performance with improved error handling and asynchronous operations. The package supports Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications needing persistent local storage.
Use cases
- Storing user preferences
- Saving app settings
- Persisting login state
- Caching small data sets
- Managing theme configurations
- Tracking user onboarding progress
Key features
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Simple key-value API
- Asynchronous operations
- Improved error handling
- Lightweight and fast
- Supports all major platforms
Suitable for
- Mobile apps requiring local persistence
- Web and desktop Flutter applications
- Apps with minimal data storage needs
- Developers seeking easy-to-use storage
- Projects avoiding complex databases
- Prototyping and MVP development
Considerations
- Not suitable for large datasets
- Limited to basic data types
- No support for complex queries
- Data not encrypted by default
- Requires manual migration for schema changes
- Best for small, frequently accessed data