AsyncTask or service or thread for storing into data base

Question

Say, I got 10k data that needs storing in the database ( I'm estimating this will take bout a minute at most ) but this data is not needed for the UI.

What's the best way to store this? Using asyncTask? Service? Or threads?

And if I were to use asyncTask / threads will they still stay "active" for a minute even if the activity is closed?

Answer 1

The JobIntentService might be the choice. It's not activity-related, will not be destroyed with an activity.

How to use:

1. Manifest,

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />

<service android:name=".YourService" android:permission="android.permission.BIND_JOB_SERVICE" />

2. Create the service:

public class YourService extends JobIntentService {

    public static final int JOB_ID = 1;

    public static void enqueueWork(Context context, Intent work) {
        enqueueWork(context, YourService.class, JOB_ID, work);
    }

    @Override
    protected void onHandleWork(@NonNull Intent intent) {
        // Your jobs are here
    }

}

3. Start the job somewhere: YourService.enqueueWork(context, new Intent());