objectbox / objectbox/objectbox-java

Expose a cursor type?

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enhancement low priority not sure about this
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Description

It would be nice to expose a custom implementation of android.database.Cursor so that the database is directly compatible with things like CursorAdapter.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by examining the Android database integration and the android.database.Cursor contract, then determine the requirements for CursorAdapter compatibility; done means a custom cursor is exposed and works with the stated Android use case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
database, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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