save database in a standard-conforming path

[alexmo1997]

Currently, the database is saved in the home directory of the user, but it should probably be saved in a data directory, e.g. by using the data_dir() function in the directories crate.

[pemistahl]

Hi @alexmo1997, thanks for your request. What is wrong about saving the database in the user's home directory? In my opinion, this is a perfectly valid location for it.

[alexmo1997]

It used to be done like that a lot, but in the last few years most programs have switched to using the standardized dirs. There are multiple reasons for that. e.g.

• It keeps the home directory cleaner and managable
• It simplifies backups
• You always know where the files you are searching for are
• It separates configs from cache files and data (like a unicode database)

[pemistahl]

I get your point. You are probably right, I will then switch to a more appropriate directory in the next release.

And thank you for trying my little tool. Very much appreciated. 👍