A library implementing Meteor's Distributed Data Protocol (DDP) for building native Android apps with real-time backend connectivity.
Android-DDP is a client library that implements Meteor's Distributed Data Protocol (DDP) for Android, enabling native Java applications to connect to Meteor servers. It allows developers to build fully native Android apps while leveraging Meteor's real-time data synchronization capabilities as a backend, avoiding the need for WebView-based hybrid approaches.
Android developers who want to build native apps with real-time features using a Meteor backend, and Meteor web developers looking to extend their applications to native Android without rewriting the backend.
It provides a clean Java API for seamless real-time data synchronization with Meteor servers, including built-in database management for automatic data parsing, eliminating manual JSON handling and enabling fully native app performance.
[UNMAINTAINED] Meteor's Distributed Data Protocol (DDP) for clients on Android
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Provides a clean Java API for Android, as shown with the Meteor class and callback interfaces, enabling seamless integration with native apps without WebView overhead.
Supports subscriptions, method calls, and automatic data updates via DDP, allowing for live features like chat or dashboards without manual polling.
Includes InMemoryDatabase that automatically parses and manages server data, eliminating manual JSON handling in callbacks like onDataAdded.
Integrates with Meteor's accounts system for user registration, login, and session management via methods like loginWithUsername and registerAndLogin.
The built-in database is in-memory, so data is lost on app restart, making it unsuitable for offline-first applications or persistent local caching.
Tightly coupled to Meteor servers, requiring a Meteor backend and limiting flexibility if you want to switch to other real-time technologies.
Targets Android 2.3+, which is very old and may not leverage modern Android features, potentially leading to compatibility or maintenance issues.