Tools and libraries that simplify DataStore in Android?

Android DataStore is a powerful tool for storing key-value pairs and structured data in your applications. This guide explores the best tools and libraries that simplify the process of using DataStore in Android, making your development experience seamless and efficient.
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// Example of using DataStore in Android with a simple preferences implementation

// 1. Adding dependencies in build.gradle
dependencies {
    implementation "androidx.datastore:datastore-preferences:1.0.0"
}

// 2. Creating DataStore instance
private val dataStore: DataStore = context.createDataStore(name = "settings")

// 3. Storing data
suspend fun saveUserName(name: String) {
    dataStore.edit { preferences ->
        preferences[stringPreferencesKey("user_name")] = name
    }
}

// 4. Retrieving data
val userNameFlow: Flow = dataStore.data
    .map { preferences ->
        preferences[stringPreferencesKey("user_name")] ?: "No name"
    }

// 5. Collecting data (In a Coroutine)
lifecycleScope.launch {
    userNameFlow.collect { userName ->
        // Use the retrieved user name
        Log.d("UserName", userName)
    }
}
    

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