iOS. Is it possible to overwrite content of a remote json file or replace it with new?

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I've got a json file on my server. How do i change its content from an iOS app? I need either write to it or completely replace that file with a new one. Is it even possible? Thanks

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 06 '14 at 08:54

This is not specific to iOS and depends on what you understand by "remote file". Typically you'd download JSON contents with a HTTP GET request. In this case the "reverse" operation would be HTTP PUSH. You need the remote end (web service) to support this operation.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 06 '14 at 08:59

You can use one of the below methods:

1- Use PHP to edit data in the file by sending a POST request with the changes to your PHP which handles the editing on the server.

2- Use PHP to upload the new file and replace the old one by uploading the file to your specified PHP script (this link can help).

3- Use FTP to transfer the new file & replace the old one (you can use this library or use Apple sample).

score 1 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

I think you need some kind of API on a server side. Let me explain it by example: You have a route that returns back data in json format (for example list or item reviews). For example

GET domain.com/api/reviews 
(it returns json file)

After that you working with these data and send a request to store it to your server (frequently using the same API route)

PUT domain.com/api/reviews 
(and put new json data inside a request body, fore example in newJsonData = "{....}")

Your script (for example /api/reviews.php) should support 2 kinds of request: GET and PUT. If it's get GET request it returns json data. If it's PUT then it rewrite existing json file with new data.

iOS. Is it possible to overwrite content of a remote json file or replace it with new?

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