Does SQLite use standard SQL?

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SQLite implements most of the SQL-92 standard for SQL, but lacks some features. For example, it only partially provides triggers and cannot write to views (however, it provides INSTEAD OF triggers that provide this functionality). Its support of ALTER TABLE statements is limited.

What type of SQL is SQLite?

SQL is a database querying language and SQLite is a database (RDBMS) which uses SQL specifications. SQLite can be said as competitor to Microsoft's SQL Server. The name itself suggests that it is the light version of SQL RDBMS. It is used in most of the small and portable devices like Android and iOS devices.

Is SQLite compatible with SQL?

SQLite understands most of the standard SQL language.

Is SQLite the same as SQL?

The main difference between SQL and SQLite is that SQL stands for Structured Query Language, and it's a query language that's used with databases. SQLite is a database that may be moved around. It could be possible to add an extension to whichever computer language is used to access the database.

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