What is SQLite and why do apps use it?

Why would you use SQLite?

SQLite is used to develop embedded software for devices like televisions, cell phones, cameras, etc. It can manage low to medium-traffic HTTP requests. SQLite can change files into smaller size archives with lesser metadata. SQLite is used as a temporary dataset to get processed with some data within an application.

Why do we need to use SQLite for mobile applications?

SQLite is a relational database management system to store large records with any administration. It is self-contained and stores objects as a file. Organisations use SQLite in their application for its amazing set of tools to handle all sorts of data without any server constraint.

What applications use SQLite?

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.

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.