Is SQLite a file based database?

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A database in SQLite is a single disk file¹. Furthermore, the file format is cross-platform. A database that is created on one machine can be copied and used on a different machine with a different architecture.

What type of database is SQLite?

SQLite is an embedded, file-based RDBMS that does not require any installation or setup. This, in turn, means that the application does not run under a separate server process that needs to be started, stopped, or configured. This serverless architecture enables the database to be cross-platform compatible.

Is SQLite just a file?

Because an SQLite database is a single compact file in a well-defined cross-platform format, it is often used as a container for transferring content from one system to another.

Is SQLite database cloud based?

SQLite Database Browser on Cloud runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure and is built to to allow non-technical users to create, modify and edit SQLite databases using a set of wizards and a spreadsheet-like interface.

How are SQLite databases 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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