What is SQLite and how do you use it?

How do I use SQLite?

Create A New Database1At a shell or DOS prompt, enter: "sqlite3 test. db". This will create a new database named "test. db". (You can use a different name if you like.)2Enter SQL commands at the prompt to create and populate the new database.3Additional documentation is available here.Create A New Database - SQLite

For what purpose SQLite is used?

SQLite is often used as the on-disk file format for desktop applications such as version control systems, financial analysis tools, media cataloging and editing suites, CAD packages, record keeping programs, and so forth. The traditional File/Open operation calls sqlite3_open() to attach to the database file.

Is SQLite good for beginners?

You can create an SQLite database and insert the records there, and with only one query, you can select the records and perform calculations. When you need a database system for learning and training purposes, SQLite is a good fit.

How does SQLite database work?

SQLite works by compiling SQL text into bytecode, then running that bytecode using a virtual machine. The sqlite3_prepare_v2() and related interfaces act as a compiler for converting SQL text into bytecode. The sqlite3_stmt object is a container for a single bytecode program that implements a single SQL statement.