Plist - Property list
Using plist we can store multiple dictionaries and arrays
File extension - .plist

Why Plist
To avoid multiple dictionary and arrays.

create and store values in plist

Its kind of local db

Sample Use case example
Its like a school calendar

Root will be dictionary and arrays

Swift
Dictionary - [ : ]

Array - [ ]

Other Language

Dictionary - { }
Array - [ ]


if let path = Bundle.main.path(forResource: "fileName", ofType: "plist") {

//If your plist contain root as Array
if let array = NSArray(contentsOfFile: path) as? [[String: Any]] {

}

////If your plist contain root as Dictionary
if let dic = NSDictionary(contentsOfFile: path) as? [String: Any] {

 

 


Drawback
Run time u can’t update

Other persistent storage
1) NSUserDefaults
2 )Sqlite 
3) Coredata