short_term_caching 0.0.7

Temporary caching package

TempCache: A Simple, Efficient In-Memory Data Store

Overview

TempCache is a lightweight, in-memory data storage solution built using Hive and Hive Flutter. It's designed for short-term caching of data, providing a convenient way to store and retrieve information within your Flutter application.

Key Features

• Simple API: Easy-to-use methods for saving, reading, and removing data.
• Generic Data Storage: Accommodates various data types.
• Efficient Storage: Leverages Hive's optimized storage mechanism.
• Clear All Functionality: Quickly clears all stored data.

How to Use

1. Initialization:

   await TempCache().init();
   

2. Saving Data:

   TempCache().saveData('myKey', 'myValue');
   TempCache().saveData('myNumber', 42);
   

3. Reading Data:

   String? myValue = TempCache().readData('myKey');
   int? myNumber = TempCache().readData('myNumber');
   

4. Removing Data:

   TempCache().removeData('myKey');
   

5. Clearing All Data:

   TempCache().clearAll();
   

Important Considerations

• Data Persistence: TempCache is primarily designed for in-memory storage. While Hive can persist data to disk, TempCache's primary use case is for transient data that doesn't need to be preserved across app restarts.
• Data Security: If you're storing sensitive information, consider additional security measures. Hive offers encryption options, but it's important to evaluate your specific security requirements.

Additional Tips

• Key Selection: Choose meaningful keys to easily identify and retrieve data.
• Data Validation: Implement data validation to ensure data integrity.
• Error Handling: Consider error handling for operations like saving, reading, and removing data.

By following these guidelines and leveraging TempCache's simplicity, you can effectively manage short-term data storage in your Flutter applications.