CloudKit
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| Developer(s) | Apple |
|---|---|
| Target platform(s) | iOS, OS X, Web |
| Format(s) | API, Framework |
| Status | Active |
CloudKit is an integrated OS X and iOS API that functions as a backend as a service (BaaS).[1] CloudKit is the framework that powers iCloud on iOS, OS X, and iCloud on the web.[2]
Application developers can utilize CloudKit for integrated access to Apple’s iCloud servers into iOS and OS X applications. The framework provides authentication, a private database, a public database, and structured asset storage services for application developers.[2] CloudKit is the foundation for both iCloud Storage and iCloud Photo Library.[3]
CloudKit offers several APIs to access the iCloud Storage, where a user can store their data and files so that they can be easily accessible from other devices.[4] Developers claim that this framework "replaces back-end web services like old-school databases, file storage, and user authentication systems."[5] CloudKit provides authentication, a private and a public database, and structured asset storage services—so the developer can focus on client-side development.
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References[edit]
- ^ Kar, Saroj. "Apple’s CloudKit is the MBaaS Answer to AWS and Azure Cloud Services | CloudTimes". Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ^ a b "iCloud for Developers". Apple Developer. Apple. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Introduction to CloudKit". Xamarin Developer. Xamarin. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "What is CloudKit?". Nshipster.com. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
- ^ Liu, Croath (29 June 2015). "Cloudkit". nhipster.com. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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