Summary

In this chapter, we implemented and employed different patterns and technologies to create offline-capable and responsive applications. Throughout this chapter, our main goal was to create an infrastructure that will synchronize and coordinate the data flow between the local and remote storage so that a pleasant user experience can be achieved. Initially, we used the cache-aside pattern and utilized standard HTTP protocol definitions to cache and validate the cached data. We also analyzed technologies such as SQLite, Entity Framework Core, and Akavache. Finally, we briefly looked at the Realm components and how they can be used to manage cross-device and platform data. Overall, there are so many technologies available for developers that have been conceived within the community, and it is important to choose the correct patterns and technology stack for your specific use cases to achieve the best user experience and satisfaction.

In the next chapter, we will take a look...