Can I use MongoDB as a replacement for CoreData on iOS?

Question

I\'m just starting to read up on NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB and CouchDB. I\'m interested in knowing whether I can use MongoDB or indeed any NoSQL technology as a replace

Answer 1

Good question. Core Data is tied to schemas and migrations so it's pointless to use it with a NoSQL database.

I haven't tried any of these yet, but there are some claimed solutions out there:

• Mobile Couchbase seems to be dead but Couchbase are working on TouchDB — looks promising, from a big player
• IRL Gaming seems to have made their own (not open source) (maybe Titanium specific)
• If you're OK with a key/value store, there's TSDocDB based on Tokyo Cabinet and NuLevelDB based on LevelDB.

Definitely check those out.