Add support for more storage types

[Rednas83]

Perhpaps by using unstorage as a dependacy

[posva]

Hello @Rednas83 ! Please give concrete examples and context of what you are trying to achieve. Currently there is no storage in Pinia Colada so I really don't know what to think of this

[Rednas83]

Unstorage offers flexibility by supporting various storage types out of the box, whereas Pinia is currently limited to browser/local storage. This limitation can be a significant drawback for developers who need more advanced or varied storage solutions.

For example, with Unstorage, you can easily integrate with MongoDB:

import { createStorage } from "unstorage";
import mongodbDriver from "unstorage/drivers/mongodb";

const storage = createStorage({
  driver: mongodbDriver({
    connectionString: "CONNECTION_STRING",
    databaseName: "test",
    collectionName: "test",
  }),
});

While Unstorage's versatility is a strong point, its lack of reactivity means it cannot automatically update your application state when the storage changes. This is a crucial feature for state management libraries like Pinia, which thrive on reactivity to maintain a seamless user experience.

Here's why Pinia should support more storage types:

Flexibility
Developers can choose the most suitable storage option for their specific use case, such as indexedDB, SQLite, or cloud-based solutions like Firebase.

Scalability
As applications grow, having access to more robust storage solutions can handle increased data volume and complexity.

Performance
Different storage types can offer better performance and reliability, depending on the environment and requirements.

Reactivity:
By integrating with various storage types, Pinia can ensure that the application state remains reactive and up-to-date, providing a more consistent user experience.

In conclusion, expanding Pinia's storage support to include multiple types would significantly enhance its flexibility, scalability, and performance while maintaining its reactivity benefits.

[posva]

I think that you are looking for a persistence plugin 👀
It's planned.

[Rednas83]

Not just persistance with https://github.com/prazdevs/pinia-plugin-persistedstate, but also for sharing data instead of keeping everything locally.