Where to Store Data
There is an important demarcation to remember when deciding where to store data on the desktop. Data specific to a particular user should be stored in a private location, whereas data shared among many users should be stored in a group location. For example, in our Sales application each salesperson has her own list of customers but should get the product list from a general location. The first set of data is specific to a particular user; the second type is general. They should be stored in separate locations.
- Specific data
Store this data in your conduit folder in the user’s folder in the HotSync folder.
- General data
Store this data in your application’s Desktop folder.
Also keep in mind that data doesn’t necessarily need to be stored locally. While it may be stored on a particular desktop, it is just as likely to be stored on a server or a web site.