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Can you name databases that are commonly used in Android development?

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In Android development, the following databases are commonly used:

  • SQLite — an embedded relational database available by default in Android. Used for storing structured data locally.

  • Room — a library from Google that is an abstraction over SQLite. Provides convenient and safe access to the database through DAO, supports migrations, and integrates with LiveData.

  • Realm — an object-oriented database that is easy to use and offers high performance.

  • Firebase Realtime Database / Firestore — cloud NoSQL databases from Google, often used for real-time data synchronization and cloud data storage.

The choice depends on the application's requirements: local storage, synchronization, data complexity, etc.