Quantifying the Performance Impact of SQL Antipatterns on Mobile Applications

Abstract

In mobile applications, local databases have become an important component, providing mobile users with a responsive and secure service for data access and management. However, using local databases comes with a cost. Studies have shown that they are one of the most resource consuming components on mobile devices. Improper usage of the local database can even severely impact the responsiveness of an application. In this paper, we conducted a literature review and a benchmark study to investigate problematic programming practices with respect to database usage. Our results present a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge about these practices, and introduce new knowledge about the impact of these practices on the resource consumption of mobile applications.