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 …

Below is a simple TCL program that demonstrates how to use the TCL interface to SQLite. The program executes the SQL statements given as the second argument on the database defined …

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 …

May 31, 2025 · A separate document, The SQLite C/C++ Interface, provides detailed specifications for all C/C++ APIs for SQLite. Once the reader understands the basic principles …

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.

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.

May 31, 2025 · 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 …

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.

May 31, 2025 · SQLite is a software library that translates high-level disk I/O requests generated by an application into low-level I/O operations that can be carried out by the operating system.