Ground Db
GroundDB is a thin layer providing Meteor offline database and methods
Overview
GroundDB is a fast and thin layer providing Meteor offline database functionality. It offers caching-only storage, supporting local storage options such as localstorage, indexeddb, websql, and SQLite on Cordova. GroundDB uses localforage with minor modifications, aiming to integrate localForage via npm in the future. GroundDB facilitates data transfer between a Meteor Mongo Collection and a client-side offline collection.
Features
- Caching-Only Storage: GroundDB does not support resuming of method calls or cross-tab updates but offers faster and asynchronous operations.
- Local Storage Support: Supports various local storage options like localstorage, indexeddb, websql, and SQLite on Cordova.
- Offline Collection: Provides a client-side offline collection, dependent on LocalCollection and enables data transfer with a Meteor Mongo Collection via DDP.
Summary
GroundDB is a useful tool for creating offline capabilities in Meteor applications by providing caching-only storage and seamless data transfer between client-side and server-side collections. It offers fast and asynchronous operations and supports various local storage options, making it a versatile solution for handling data offline. With features like limiting stored data and cleanup options, GroundDB offers flexibility in managing offline data efficiently.
- Meteor
Meteor.js is a full-stack JavaScript platform that simplifies web application development by allowing developers to use a single codebase for both the client and server sides. It provides an integrated set of technologies, including real-time data updates, a reactive templating engine, and a built-in package management system, streamlining the process of building modern and scalable web applications.