Resources for developing Android apps with databases

Question

I'm looking for some resources on developing Android apps with a connected remote database safely and securely. The idea is to have users log in to a personal profile which can be populated with text data, files and images. The app will also have geolocation, text/video chat and some other features but first things first.

I was reading it is bad practice to connect to a remote database, say MySQL, through an app directly and that something called REST API is the preferred and safe method of communication. Are there any good guides/examples on how to connect to to a remote DB in this fashion? Tips?

I have have some school experience in Java but I'm new to Android development.

Thank you!

Welcome to Stack Overflow! Questions that ask us to "_recommend or find a book, tool, software library, tutorial or other off-site resource_" are considered off-topic for this site. See the [help/on-topic] for more information on what kinds of questions are on-topic. — Slaw, Jul 18 '18 at 22:45
Oh give me a break, I'm asking specifically about mysql data bases and connecting using rest api. I'm sorry if you don't like the phrasing — Dan Arrick, Jul 19 '18 at 20:15

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 18 '18 at 22:09

0

Have you tried Google's Firebase?

You can learn more here: https://firebase.google.com

answered Jul 18 '18 at 22:09

Garikai

405
2
15

Thanks this is actually a great resource – Dan Arrick Jul 30 '18 at 22:51
Sure, if this is the best solution for your problem, you can mark it as the best answer. – Garikai Jul 31 '18 at 05:15

Resources for developing Android apps with databases

1 Answers1