Overview
sp_util is a Flutter utility package that simplifies working with shared_preferences by providing enhanced features such as retrieving default values, saving objects, and managing object lists. It streamlines persistent data storage across platforms, making it easier to handle user preferences and app state. Built on top of the shared_preferences plugin, it supports Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package reduces boilerplate code and improves developer productivity when storing and retrieving serialized data.
Use cases
- Storing user preferences
- Saving app settings
- Persisting user session data
- Managing configuration lists
- Handling cached data
- Storing serialized objects
Key features
- Supports default value retrieval
- Enables object serialization
- Handles object list persistence
- Reduces boilerplate code
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy-to-use API
Suitable for
- Simple data persistence needs
- User preference management
- App state storage
- Cross-platform apps
- Developers seeking minimal setup
- Projects using shared_preferences
Considerations
- Not suitable for large datasets
- Limited to simple data types
- Requires JSON serialization
- No built-in encryption
- Dependent on shared_preferences
- Not ideal for complex database operations