Overview
Welcome to the Realm Browser for iOS documentation. This documentation provides detailed information on how to use the Realm Browser in your iOS applications. The Realm Browser is a powerful tool that allows you to view and edit the data stored in your Realm database.
Installation
To install the Realm Browser in your iOS project, follow the steps below:
- Open your project in Xcode.
- Under the File menu, select Swift Packages and then Add Package Dependency.
- In the dialog that appears, enter the following URL: https://github.com/realm/realm-browser-osx.
- Click Next and select the desired version of Realm Browser.
- Click Finish to install the Realm Browser package.
Usage
The Realm Browser provides a user-friendly interface to browse and edit the data in your Realm database. To use the Realm Browser, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Launch the Realm Browser
Launch the Realm Browser application on your macOS device.
Step 2: Open a Realm file
Click on the “Open Realm” button in the Realm Browser toolbar. Select the Realm file you want to browse and click “Open”.
Step 3: Browse and Edit Data
The Realm Browser will display the schema of your Realm file on the left side of the application window. You can browse the different objects and properties in your Realm file.
To edit the data, simply select an object from the list and modify the values in the right pane. The changes will be automatically saved to the Realm file.
Advanced Features
The Realm Browser also offers several advanced features that can enhance your debugging and data analysis process:
Live Query
With Live Query, you can create queries to retrieve specific data from your Realm file. The results of the query will be displayed in real-time as the data in your Realm file changes. This allows you to monitor and analyze the data in an interactive manner.
Object Graph
The Object Graph feature in the Realm Browser provides a visual representation of the relationships between objects in your Realm file. This can be useful for understanding the structure and dependencies of your data.
Data Import and Export
The Realm Browser allows you to import and export data in various formats such as CSV and JSON. This can be helpful for transferring data between different applications or analyzing data externally.
Conclusion
The Realm Browser for iOS is a powerful tool that enables you to explore and modify the data stored in your Realm database. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, it provides a seamless experience for debugging and data analysis. We hope that this documentation has helped you understand the capabilities of the Realm Browser and how to integrate it into your iOS projects.