Why is SQLite so slow?

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If SQLite is “slow” its likely due to large data and zero effort at indexing. Application of basic indexes should make it fast (or much faster).

How can I make SQLite faster?

SQLite performance tuning1Create indices, but with caution.2Use the query planner to analyze your queries.3Optimize queries that involve IS NOT.4Improve write speed with the Write-Ahead-Log.5Measure everything.6Tune the cache size.7Use REPLACE INTO to create or update a row.SQLite performance tuning | AugmentedMind.de

Is SQLite or MySQL faster?

SQLite 2.7. 6 is often faster (sometimes more than twice as fast) than MySQL 3.23. 41 for most common operations. SQLite does not execute CREATE INDEX or DROP TABLE as fast as the other databases.

Is SQLite faster than Redis?

In terms of the efficiency of updating databases, Redis is superior to MySQL while SQLite is slowest. However, in terms of the efficiency of querying from databases, SQLite seems to be about ten times faster than Redis and MySQL.

Is SQLite faster than file system?

SQLite is competitive with, and usually faster than, blobs stored in separate files on disk, for both reading and writing. SQLite is much faster than direct writes to disk on Windows when anti-virus protection is turned on.

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