SQLite Database

Lightweight relational database for mobile and embedded systems

The World's Most Deployed Database

SQLite is embedded in every major platform: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, web browsers, smart TVs, IoT devices. Over 1 trillion SQLite databases exist worldwide. It's the most-deployed software library in history. Why? It's tiny (500KB), serverless (single file), and reliable (ACID transactions). No administrator. No server. No network. Just SQL.

SQLite is perfect for applications needing local data storage without network overhead. Mobile apps work offline, syncing when connected. Desktop applications store user data without requiring a server. Embedded systems get relational queries without bloat. The database is just a file: bundle it with your app, no installation needed.

We design SQLite schemas, optimize queries for mobile devices, implement offline sync mechanisms, and handle data persistence. SQLite powers the offline-first approach: work happens locally instantly, syncs to server when possible. Users never wait for network requests for common operations.

SQLite vs Server Databases

SQLite Advantages

  • βœ“ Zero configuration
  • βœ“ Serverless, single file
  • βœ“ Works offline
  • βœ“ Fast local queries
  • βœ“ ACID reliable
  • βœ“ No network latency
  • βœ“ Bundled with app

When to Use Server DB

  • β€’ Multiple users/apps
  • β€’ Data sharing required
  • β€’ Gigabytes of data
  • β€’ Concurrent writes needed
  • β€’ Real-time collaboration
  • β€’ Complex security/roles
  • β€’ Backup/recovery critical

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