Does SQLite cache in memory?

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SQLite provides an in-memory cache which you size according to the maximum number of database pages that you want to hold in memory at any given time.

Does SQLite run in memory?

SQLite in-memory databases are databases stored entirely in memory, not on disk. Use the special data source filename :memory: to create an in-memory database. When the connection is closed, the database is deleted.

Does SQLite have a cache?

SQLite Caches. There are two different SQLite caches that vary by the database schema they create and query. SQLite caches have the advantage that they store tiles as blobs inside a single database file, and therefore do not have the disadvantages of disk caches with regards to the number of files stored.

Why you should not use SQLite?

High write volumes: SQLite allows only one write operation to take place at any given time, which significantly limits its throughput. If your application requires lots of write operations or multiple concurrent writers, SQLite may not be adequate for your needs.

How is SQLite data stored?

The Android SDK provides dedicated APIs that allow developers to use SQLite databases in their applications. The SQLite files are generally stored on the internal storage under /data/data//databases. However, there are no restrictions on creating databases elsewhere.

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