Overview
Sembast_sqflite provides a NoSQL database layer built on top of sqflite, enabling cross-process safe data storage for Flutter applications. It offers a simple, efficient way to persist structured data locally across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Designed for reliability and performance, it supports concurrent access with proper locking mechanisms, making it suitable for apps requiring robust local data management without the complexity of SQL. The package integrates seamlessly with Sembast's API, allowing developers to work with key-value pairs and collections easily.
Use cases
- Offline-first mobile applications
- Cross-platform local data persistence
- Real-time data synchronization
- Complex local state management
- High-performance data storage
Key features
- Cross-process safety
- Built on sqflite
- Supports all major platforms
- Simple key-value and collection API
- Efficient concurrency handling
Suitable for
- Developers needing reliable local storage
- Apps requiring offline functionality
- Projects using Sembast ecosystem
- Teams targeting multi-platform deployment
Considerations
- Requires sqflite as a dependency
- Limited to NoSQL schema design
- Not ideal for complex relational queries
- Performance depends on device storage speed
- Migration strategies require manual handling