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The Core Data framework stack provides a flexible alternative to directly managing data using SQLite or other data storage mechanisms. By providing an object oriented abstraction layer on top of the data the task of managing data storage is made significantly easier for the iOS iPad application developer. Now that the basics of Core Data have been covered the next chapter entitled [[An iOS 4 iPad Core Data Tutorial (Xcode 4)|An iOS 4 iPad Core Data Tutorial]] will work through the creation of an example application.