Offline Solutions
The Jigx platform syncs all data to a local SQL database from where it is used in Expressions and user interfaces (jigs and widgets). Once the data syncs, it is available without the need for an internet connection.
Data is synced to the device from one of five supported locations:
- Dynamic Data: A built-in data source that automatically syncs data in real time between devices and the cloud.
- SOAP: A data provider for syncing data from SOAP-based services such as SAP.
When the app is online, data is synced from the cloud to the local SQLite database, from where it is accessed using data sources in s.
The command is put on a queue when data is saved to the cloud. The queue is immediately executed when the device is online, and the data is sent to the applicable cloud service. When the device is offline, the cloud commands continue to be added to the queue until the device goes online.
The best practice for a robust offline solution is to sync as much data as is needed as early as possible in the usage cycle. This is typically when the solution launches. After that, the solution design should ensure the latest data is synced to the device to avoid just-in-time data loading.
Refer to the Data lifecycles in Jigx and Syncing remote and loading local Data sections to understand how to build robust solutions that go offline.
