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NoSQL for mobile apps? [closed]

Is there any established noSQL database solution to be used for developing native mobile applications (Android and/or iOs)?

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Jeff Avatar asked May 08 '11 00:05

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I don't think there's an established NoSQL backend for native mobile apps, but Couchbase Mobile is a great NoSQL database with implementations for both iOS and Android.

iOS: http://www.couchbase.com/products-and-services/mobile-couchbase

Android: https://github.com/couchbase/couchbase-lite-android

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Drew Avatar answered Sep 25 '22 11:09

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