In this chapter, you read the history of SQL, the impact of relational databases, and the use of a mobile SQL database, namely, SQLite. This chapter outlined the history and beginnings of SQLite and how it has grown to be the most used database on mobile devices so far. In the next chapter, you will learn about the components of database concepts and how to design an SQLite database. The next chapter will show you the basic elements of design for an SQLite database.
Learning SQLite for iOS
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Learning SQLite for iOS
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Overview of this book
The ability to use SQLite with iOS provides a great opportunity to build amazing apps. Apple's iOS SDK provides native support for SQLite databases. This combination offers the potential to create powerful, data-persistent applications.
This book starts with the architecture of SQLite database and introduces you to concepts in SQL . You will find yourself equipped to design your own database system, administer it, and maintain it. Further, you will learn how to operate your SQLite databases smoothly using SQL commands.
You will be able to extend the functionality of SQLite by using its vast arsenal of C API calls to build some interesting, exciting, new, and intelligent data-driven applications. Understand how Xcode, HTML5, and Phonegap can be used to build a cross-platform modern app which can benefit from all these technologies - all through creating a complete, customizable application skeleton that you can build on for your own apps.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Learning SQLite for iOS
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to SQL and SQLite
Database Design Concepts
Administering the Database
Essentials of SQL
Exposing the C API
Using Swift with iOS and SQLite
iOS Development with PhoneGap and HTML5
More Features and Advances in SQLite
Index
Customer Reviews