Store user data in Windows 8 metro app

Question

I am learning how to develop Windows 8 Metro style apps but i couldn't found a way to store user data in SQL Server for example.

What could i use or how to store user data.

Answer 1

You cannot access local "desktop services" from the Metro app. So you will not be able to communicate with a local SQL Server. You can use online services that store your information or you can use local storage.

Take a look at:

• How to store and retrieve local application data
• ApplicationData sample

That question is also debated here and here

Answer 2

You can use SQLite for Windows Runtime

Here is a blog post explaining how to use it:

http://timheuer.com/blog/archive/2012/08/07/updated-how-to-using-sqlite-from-windows-store-apps.aspx