MongoDB Realm Java SDK
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The MongoDB Realm Java SDK allows you to use Realm Database and backend Realm apps using Java or Kotlin.
MongoDB Realm's Java SDK enables you to build apps for the following platforms:
- Android
- Wear OS
- Android Automotive OS
- Android TV
- Android Things
Local Realm Database
With the MongoDB Realm Java SDK, you can access objects stored in a local instance of Realm Database. With Realm Database, you can:
Define an Object Schema
Define your object schema with annotated Kotlin or Java classes:
Query Realm Database
Query for stored objects using Android-native queries:
Update Live Objects
Update objects in Realm Database by updating field values on an instance of the object within a transaction:
Watch for Object Updates
Receive object updates and notifications automatically when objects stored in Realm Database change:
Always Access the Latest Data
Live objects keep all instances of an object up to date at all times:
To get started with Realm Database, try our Local-only Quick Start.
Realm Apps
Realm apps are backends for client applications hosted by MongoDB in the cloud. They provide the ability to synchronize data stored in Realm Database, called Realm Sync, as well as a layer of backend functionality collectively called App Services. The MongoDB Realm Java SDK optionally contains the ability to access these Realm apps running in the cloud. In addition to local Realm Database in the SDK, Realm apps provide the following functionality:
Realm Sync
Automatically sync data between realms on client devices and your backend MongoDB Atlas data store with Realm Sync:
App Services
- Use Realm's built-in user management to enable user account creation and user authentication across devices.
- Store data persistently with permissions in your backend Realm app using a MongoDB data source.
- Execute logic in your backend Realm app from a client application using Functions.
- React to events in your backend Realm app using Triggers.
To get started with MongoDB Realm, try the our Quick Start with Sync.
Get Started
To start using the MongoDB Realm Java SDK in your Android application, see the installation guide to add the SDK dependency. Then check out the Quick Start.
To learn more about the concepts that underlie Realm Database, such as the Asynchronous API, the Query Engine, and more, check out the Fundamentals.
For practical code samples of common tasks in Realm Database and Realm apps, take a look at the Examples.
Get Started | Fundamentals | Examples | Realm Apps Examples |
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Advanced Guides
Realm Database | Realm Apps |
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