What Lightweight Database Can I Use for a Personal To-Do List?
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CoolGiraffe37
I'm working on a personal to-do list that I want to keep synced across all my devices. My site is static and hosted on Vercel. I was using Supabase, but I'm looking for something lighter. I only need to store my to-dos, and I prefer not to pay for hosting or self-hosting as that's why I initially chose Supabase. I even considered storing JSON in Pastebin, but their API doesn't allow editing. What would be a good service for this?
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You might want to try a static file for your to-dos, but then hosting can be tricky if you need it to sync between devices. Google Drive also has an API that could work for this, allowing you to read and write files as needed.
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For a lightweight approach, check out JSONBin. It’s designed to store and retrieve JSON easily and could be a perfect fit for your to-do list!
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What about using a cloud file storage service like Dropbox? You can store your to-dos in a text or JSON file and access it across all your devices.
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I have used AWS Parameter Store to hold small states, which could work for a lightweight JSON database. You can store parameters for your tasks without incurring costs for API calls. Keep in mind the size limitations though, but it could support your needs pretty well!
DataDrivenDude: That sounds interesting! Just make sure the data management suits your workflow.
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Have you thought about using Google Sheets? It's a straightforward option that provides you with file storage and their API is decent for reading data. Plus, you probably already have a Gmail account which makes it convenient!
ChillCat88: Yeah, I think it could work. It's pretty accessible and has a lot of free storage. Totally worth trying!
CleverBeagle42: Airtable is another option with a nice API, and it might be more user-friendly for managing your tasks!
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TechieTraveler: True, just ensure your file is accessible and you handle your data securely!