SQLite

SQLite
Original author(s)	D. Richard Hipp
Developer(s)	D. Richard Hipp
Initial release	August 17, 2000; 23 years ago
Stable release	3.39.2 / August 1, 2022; 23 months ago
Repository	{{URL\|example.com\|optional display text}}Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). ;
Written in	C
Engine	Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Operating system	Cross-platform
Type	Embedded database
License	Public domain
Website	www.sqlite.org

SQLite370

SQLite is a C language library that implements a SQL database engine. Unlike most other SQL databases, SQLite does not have a separate server process. It reads and writes directly to ordinary disk files. A complete SQL database with multiple tables, indices, triggers, and views, is contained in a single disk file. The database file format is cross-platform, allowing the same database file to be copied between 32-bit and 64-bit systems or between big-endian and little-endian architectures.

Features[edit | edit source]

SQLite is a popular choice as an embedded database for local/client storage in application software such as web browsers, operating systems, and embedded systems. It is used by several high-profile projects including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Android.

Some of the key features of SQLite include:

Zero-configuration: No setup or administration required.
Serverless: SQLite does not require a separate server process.
Cross-platform: The database file format is cross-platform.
Compact: The library size is less than 600KiB.
Reliable: SQLite is highly reliable and used in many applications.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

SQLite is designed to be embedded into an application, providing a lightweight, disk-based database that doesn’t require a separate server process. The entire database is stored in a single file on disk, which simplifies the process of backing up and transferring the database.

Use Cases[edit | edit source]

SQLite is widely used in various scenarios, including:

Web browsers: For storing user data and preferences.
Mobile applications: As a local database for mobile apps.
Embedded systems: Due to its small footprint and simplicity.
Desktop applications: For applications that need a simple, reliable database.

History[edit | edit source]

SQLite was created by D. Richard Hipp in 2000. It was designed to provide a lightweight, serverless, self-contained, transactional SQL database engine. Since its inception, it has grown in popularity and is now used in a wide range of applications and devices.

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