Question 1

How do I set up Couchbase Lite in a Xamarin project?

Accepted Answer

Install the Couchbase.Lite NuGet package along with platform-specific support packages (e.g., Couchbase.Lite.Support.iOS for iOS). Ensure native LiteCore libraries are pre-built or obtained from existing packages, as detailed in the README's native components section.

Question 2

Couchbase Lite or SQLite for offline data in .NET apps?

Accepted Answer

Choose Couchbase Lite if you need built-in sync with Couchbase Server and document-oriented NoSQL, while SQLite is better for relational data and simpler setups without sync requirements. Couchbase Lite offers more robust sync features but with added complexity.

Question 3

How to handle data synchronization conflicts in Couchbase Lite?

Accepted Answer

Couchbase Lite provides conflict resolution mechanisms through its API, such as manual merging or automatic strategies, but specifics are documented in the official Couchbase docs, not directly in the README, requiring external reference.

Question 4

Can I use Couchbase Lite without Couchbase Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Couchbase Lite can function as a standalone embedded database without sync, but its built-in sync features are optimized for Couchbase Server, limiting backend flexibility if you later add synchronization.

Question 5

What platforms does Couchbase Lite support for .NET development?

Accepted Answer

It supports .NET 6 Desktop, .NET 7 iOS, Android, Mac Catalyst, UWP, Xamarin iOS, and Xamarin Android, with NuGet packages available for each, but requires native library builds for full functionality.

Question 6

How to build Couchbase Lite from source on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Use Visual Studio 2022 with the provided solution file, but first compile LiteCore native components using CMake and place them in the vendor/prebuilt_core directory, noting that Android builds are not supported on Windows, per the README.

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