Creating a local database using Hive

In this section, we’ll explore a popular local database solution for Flutter apps – Hive. Hive (https://pub.dev/packages/hive) is a lightweight and efficient NoSQL database that’s well-suited to mobile applications due to its speed and simplicity.

What is a NoSQL database?

SQL databases, using Structured Query Language, organize data into tables with predefined schemas, ideal for complex queries and strict data integrity. NoSQL databases, diverse in structure, handle unstructured data with flexibility and scalability. Key differences lie in data models, schemas, and suitability for specific project needs.

Adding Hive to your project

Before we dive into creating our local database, make sure to add the Hive package to your Flutter project’s dependencies. You can do this by adding the following lines to your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  hive: ^2.2.3
  hive_flutter: ^1.1.0

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