Database Tutorial #17: SQLite — When and How to Use It
SQLite is the most deployed database in the world. It is built into every iPhone, Android device, and browser. You can use it as a production database for many real applications. What Makes SQLite Different SQLite is serverless and embedded. There is no separate database process. The entire database lives in a single file on disk. No installation, no configuration, no network The database is just a .db file you can copy, back up, or email Reads are fast — no network round trip Writes are serialized — only one writer at a time This makes SQLite perfect for: desktop apps, mobile apps, edge computing, testing, local development, CLIs, and read-heavy web apps with low write frequency. ...