ahmed-shariff / Unity-Advanced-PlayerPrefs

A very simple json-based playerprefs

Unity-Advanced-PlayerPrefs

This system is an alternative to Unity Playerprefs which limits save files up to 1MB.And limited to only float,string and integer types.
But this system not only supports float,string and int also supports vector3 and quaternion, not limited to 1MB and works on all user privileges.

Why JSON-based playerprefs over Unity's Built-in Prefs ?

1. Size: JSON supports larger data sizes, up to 1GB compared to Unity's PlayerPrefs limit of 1MB. You can further increase the limit by disabling pretty print in JSON.
2. Versatility: JSON's universality means it can be used anywhere that supports it. Plus, you can encrypt JSON data for security.
3. Backwards Compatibility: Initializing your data in JSON can help maintain backwards compatibility, preventing disruptions to your development plans and ensuring a comfortable user experience.
4. Data Structure: JSON supports complex data types, unlike PlayerPrefs which only supports integers, floats, and strings.
5. Readability: JSON's human-readable format aids in debugging and inspecting data.
6. Portability: JSON files can be easily moved and loaded, making data sharing simpler.
7. Scalability: JSON can be more efficient than PlayerPrefs when dealing with large data sets.
8. Error Handling: JSON provides detailed error information, offering superior debugging over PlayerPrefs.
9. Versioning: JSON supports version information, making it easier to manage changes in data structure.

Features

Save and Load types by a key value ; float, string, int, Vector3 and Quaternion by key.

1. string Save and Load

        string someString = "Hey there I want to be saved !";
        string key = "KeyValueForString";

        someString.SetStringPrefs(key);//saved

        string loadedString = key.GetStringPrefs(); // this line will load => "Hey there I want to be saved !"

2. float Save and Load

        float someFloat = 0.254789f;
        string key = "KeyValueForFloat";
        
        someFloat.SetFloatPrefs(key);//saved

        float loadedFloat = key.GetFloatPrefs(); // this line will load =>  0.254789f

3. int Save and Load

        int someInt =564894;
        string key = "KeyValueForInt";
        
        someInt.SetIntPrefs(key);//saved

        int loadedInt = key.GetIntPrefs(); // this line will load => 564894

4. Vector3 Save and Load

        string key = "KeyValueForVector3";
        
        transform.position.SetVector3Prefs(key);//saved

        Vector3 loadedVector = key.GetVector3Prefs(); // this line will load => position vector

5. Quaternion Save and Load

        string key = "KeyValueForQuaternion";
        
        transform.rotation.SetQuaternionPrefs(key);//saved

        Quaternion loadedQuaternion = key.GetQuaternionPrefs(); // this line will load => rotation quaternion

Get all Current Prefs

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.

ENJOY !