Why should I use Core Data for my iPhone app?

Question

I\'m working on my 2nd iPhone app and am curious about Core Data. Time on the project is limited, as is my time overall.

I\'m the only dev and I have a feeling tha

Answer 1

The other answers here do a good job of explaining why you might use core data, but as its learning curve seems to be a common concern, it might be useful for those who stumble upon this question to know that there is an alternative with a considerably "less steep" learning curve: Realm.

Here is a brief Quora post on why you might consider Realm over Core Data: https://www.quora.com/Why-would-you-use-Realm-over-Core-Data