Where to place my custom app's configuration files?

asked 2014-08-04 14:48:12 +0200

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I'm writing my custom app which has a settings tab. Now, I wish to save these settings persistent even if the app is closed. How should I do that?

My first Idea is to create a config file, like that in $HOME/.myapp/myapp.conf

# my settings
key = value

Is that the correct location? Is that the correct way to save settings persistent?

Is there anything else I should take care of? Are there any code examples/best practice hints?