When was SQLite introduced?

What is the history of SQLite?

SQLite was designed originally on August 2000. It is named SQLite because it is very light weight (less than 500Kb size) unlike other database management systems like SQL Server or Oracle. SQLite was designed by D. Richard Hipp for the purpose of no administration required for operating a program.

Is SQLite and MySQL same?

SQLite is a server-less database and is self-contained. This is also referred to as an embedded database which means the DB engine runs as a part of the app. On the other hand, MySQL requires a server to run. MySQL will require a client and server architecture to interact over a network.

Which is better SQLite or PostgreSQL?

SQLite is very fast, thanks to its minimal design and simple operations. If all you require is fast read operations, PostgreSQL can be an over-kill and might appear less performant. When it comes to complex operations, PostgreSQL is a beast.

Is SQLite still in use?

It's often used for embedded applications. It can be very handy to use a database like storage when you have no access to a database service. So SQLite is used since it's just a file you store somewhere.

Is SQLite faster than SQL Server?

SQLite is generally a lot faster than SQL Server. However, SQLite only supports a single writer at a time (meaning the execution of an individual transaction). SQLite locks the entire database when it needs a lock (either read or write) and only one writer can hold a write lock at a time.

Which is better SQLite vs firebase?

Firebase is the solution, as it helps you to secure messaging operations (push notifications), to report crashes and to sync data in realtime (milliseconds). A SQLite database is a simple file stored locally on your device. Firebase can host it on a server to make it global, accessible by anyone.

Is SQLite obsolete?

The browsers Google Chrome, Opera, Safari and the Android Browser all allow for storing information in, and retrieving it from, a SQLite database within the browser, using the Web SQL Database technology, although this is rapidly becoming deprecated (namely superseded by IndexedDB).