What is Lighter?
It is a Swift toolset to work with SQLite3 databases in a way that is typesafe not just on the Swift side, but down to the SQL schema. Like SwiftGen but for SQLite. It is not an ORM, it doesn’t do type mapping at runtime.
Lighter is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Swift toolset to work with SQLite3 databasesType-safe down to the schemaVery fastDependency freeVery versatileHighly configurable
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Lighter Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Lighter?
Realm
The Realm Mobile Platform is a next-generation data layer for applications. Realm is reactive, concurrent, and lightweight, allowing you to work with live, native objects.
Redux Persist
It is a library allowing to save the redux store in the local storage of your browser. It promises to retain the users’ redux-state which is an attractive proposition for most developers.
Realm React Native
Realm JavaScript enables you to efficiently write your app’s model layer in a safe, persisted and fast way. It’s designed to work with React Native and Node.js.
ObjectBox
It is for developers who look for performance and ease of use. We are committed to providing you with the easiest APIs for you to keep your code short and maintainable. No SQL under the hood-Simply faster. Unlike other databases, it has been built from the ground up using key-value storage instead of column storage. The resulting performance is 10x faster than the leading alternative, we welcome you to try it yourself. It is fast regardless of the amount of data or operating system you are using.
