SQLite 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.

See the How To Compile SQLite page for additional information on how to use the raw SQLite source code. Note that a recent version of Tcl is required in order to build from the repository …

Multi-threaded Programs and SQLite → SQLite is safe to use in multi-threaded programs. This document provides the details and hints on how to maximize performance.

SQLite is an in-process library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine. The code for SQLite is in the public domain and is thus …

Below is a simple C program that demonstrates how to use the C/C++ interface to SQLite. The name of a database is given by the first argument and the second argument is one or more …

Apr 1, 2024 · SQL As Understood By SQLite SQLite understands most of the standard SQL language. But it does omit some features while at the same time adding a few features of its …

On startup, the sqlite3 program will show a brief banner message then prompt you to enter SQL. Type in SQL statements (terminated by a semicolon), press "Enter" and the SQL will be …

Feb 6, 2025 · A complete list of SQLite releases in a single page and a chronology are both also available. A detailed history of every check-in is available at SQLite version control site.

May 31, 2025 · The SQLite Archive idea shows how SQLite can be used as a substitute for ZIP archives or Tarballs. An archive of files stored in SQLite is only very slightly larger, and in …

SQLite has a small code footprint, makes efficient use of memory, disk space, and disk bandwidth, is highly reliable, and requires no maintenance from a Database Administrator.