SQLite is an open-source SQL database that stores data in a text file on a device.
\nSQLite is a C-language library that implements a small, fast, self-contained, high-reliability, full-featured, SQL database engine. SQLite is the most used database engine in the world as it is used today by several widespread browsers, operating systems, and embedded systems (such as mobile phones).<\/p>\n
The SQLite file format is stable, cross-platform, and backwards compatible
\nSQLite is free to use for any purpose commercial or private. It is a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration and transactional SQL database engine.<\/p>\n
SQL databases, SQLite does not have a separate server process. It reads
\nand writes directly to ordinary disk files. Also, it is very convenient as it\u2019s less than 600kb in size. Lightweight in terms of setup, database, administration t and resource requirements.<\/p>\n
Features and benefits of using SQLite<\/strong> Features of SQLite<\/strong> Even with all the benefits, SQLite is not the perfect application file format for every situation. SQLite\u2019s distinctive features make it the most widely deployed SQL database engine used by most developers.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits of Using SQLite<\/strong>
\nSelf-contained: no external dependencies, it requires no special facilities or tools to build.
\nServerless<\/strong> \u2013 No server or other system processes are required to run.
\nConfiguration Not Required<\/strong> \u2013 No setup or administration is required.
\nSQLite is Transactional<\/strong> \u2013 SQLite implements transactions that are atomic, consistent, isolated, and durable
\nTotally free<\/strong> \u2013 Open source, therefore, no license, setup or administration is required after installation.
\nStoring Data is easy<\/strong> \u2013 Provides an efficient way to store data.
\nFlexible<\/strong> \u2013 Helps you work on multiple databases in the same session simultaneously
\nSingle-file Cross-platform Database<\/strong> \u2013 It can run on all platforms
\nFull-Featured SQL<\/strong>– SQLite has a full-featured SQL implementation<\/p>\n
\nGreat for use as an application file format. File format can be extended in future versions simply by adding new tables and\/or columns while maintaining backward compatibility.
\nSupports terabyte-sized databases and gigabyte-sized strings and blobs
\nSmall code footprint: less than 600KiB fully configured or much less, it is lightweight
\nSimple, easy-to-use API.
\nFast: In some cases, SQLite is faster than direct filesystem I\/O
\nWritten in ANSI-C. TCL bindings included. Bindings for dozens of other languages are available separately.
\nWell-commented source code with 100% branch test coverage.
\nUse for any purpose, Sources are in the public domain
\nComes with a standalone command-line interface (CLI) client that can be used to administer SQLite databases.
\nPerformance – Rather than reading the entire file and keeping a full scan in memory., it only loads data needed
\nAccessibility Content stored in an SQLite database can be recovered decades later<\/p>\n
\nIt is not suitable for large-scale apps, you will have no access to the network and the database is limited in size<\/p>\n