On Feb 25, 2012, at 6:50 PM, R wrote: > I would like to archive the file in pieces.... update the file rather > than write an entire new file each time. > Is there a good way to just write "object for key" to a file?
Yes: Use a database. That’s literally exactly what you’re describing. You have several choices, such as CoreData — Integrated into the OS, lots of documentation, very powerful. Complex and has a steep learning curve IMHO. SQLite — Built-in, lightweight. But the API is low-level and awkward, esp. if you don’t already know SQL. You’ll probably want to use it with an Obj-C wrapper like FMDB <https://github.com/ccgus/fmdb>. Nanostore <https://github.com/tciuro/NanoStore> — A Cocoa API based on SQLite that provides a higher-level interface similar to property lists. TouchDB <https://github.com/couchbaselabs/TouchDB-iOS> — Also a Cocoa API, also based on SQLite. Compatible with the CouchDB database. Very strong replication/synchronization features, should you ever want to sync your data to a server or another device. Written by me :) —Jens _______________________________________________ Cocoa-dev mailing list (Cocoa-dev@lists.apple.com) Please do not post admin requests or moderator comments to the list. Contact the moderators at cocoa-dev-admins(at)lists.apple.com Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/cocoa-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to arch...@mail-archive.com
