[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 54384] New: Database Storage - UTF-16le

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54384

           Summary: Database Storage - UTF-16le
           Product: WebKit
           Version: 528+ (Nightly build)
          Platform: PC
        OS/Version: Windows 7
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: WebCore Misc.
        AssignedTo: webkit-unassigned at lists.webkit.org
        ReportedBy: christian.gerhardt.79 at googlemail.com


Currently all Strings seem to be stored as UTF-16le in the database. Is it possible to change that in the near future?

I am currently evaluating the development of mobile apps. Because of the large amount of operating systems on mobile devices, a web-based application seems to be an interesting alternative to reach a larger audience. However, since the data is stored in UTF-16le, the space required for storing data is about 3 times higher, then it would require to store data using the native approach. Example:

parsed XML: 64KB
Android database (native): 124KB
WebView database (web-based): 358KB 

On a PC the amount of required space wouldn't be a factor. However, on mobile devices the storage space is limited. Therefore it would be a nice, if it is possible to store the data using UTF-8. Are there any plans concerning that problem?

Thanks for the answer.

Greetings.

Christian

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