Beginner programmer here.
Beyond variables which are temporary storage how do programmers keep data, say, after the app is closed and reopened?
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example: if I enter 4 items on a list and press save – and I close the app, how would one store the data to view later from within that same app?
I always think I should be able to store data from an app onto a spreadsheet and have the app call the data from the spreadsheet – but I’m sure it’s more complicated that this.
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Because I’m a noob, perhaps I am not using the proper vocabulary to explain so here’s a more specific idea. I want to make an app that allows me to enter asset numbers or serial numbers of ipads and store information about them- like past repairs/complaints or issues. When I enter the asset number from the app I’d like it to pull up all of this data.
To me I would just say “use a spread sheet” but I would like the challenge and fun of creating the app. The problem is I’m not sure how to interact with any sort of long term storage- the only real thing I understand is variables and the likes.
this is probably way over my head, so, I don’t need a tutorial on how to do this. I’m just curious what is commonly done or how developers solve the issue of needing long-term data storage they will call on later.
THanks!
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In some kind of a storage. Like sql database or a simple file. When the program is started again it read from that storage. So you need to define a structure how to save that date
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