{"id":181693,"date":"2024-03-20T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T09:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/?p=181693"},"modified":"2024-03-06T22:59:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:59:08","slug":"sqlite-unveiled-your-comprehensive-guide-to-the-embedded-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sqlite-unveiled-your-comprehensive-guide-to-the-embedded-database","title":{"rendered":"SQLite Unveiled: Your Comprehensive Guide to the Embedded Database"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"181693\" class=\"elementor elementor-181693\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290767d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"290767d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56fe5cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56fe5cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SQLite is a lightweight, embedded database management system that requires no external server. Discover its features, benefits, applications and benefits for Data Science!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97687a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97687a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Database management systems<\/strong> are essential tools, especially for Data Science professionals.<\/p><p>They enable data to be stored in a structured manner in tables, facilitating the manipulation and retrieval of information.<\/p><p>However, traditional databases based on client-server architecture can be cumbersome and complex to use.<\/p><p>In the early years, D. Richard Hipp set out to remedy this problem by designing a lightweight, stand-alone alternative: SQLite.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97de2ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"97de2ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce10950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce10950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is SQLite?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a346b56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a346b56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Initially developed as an extension for the Tcl\/Tk project, SQLite has evolved into a stand-alone library in its own right.<\/p><p>Its name perfectly sums up its design philosophy: it is a lightweight, <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/amazon-aurora-overview-of-this-cloud-database\">SQL-compatible database<\/a> management system. It allows you to manage databases without the need for an external server.<\/p><p>Everything is included in a single library, making it easy to integrate into a wide variety of applications. Its lightweight architecture makes it suitable for resource-constrained environments, such as mobile devices and embedded systems.<\/p><p>In addition, SQLite guarantees compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/acid-in-database-management\">ACID<\/a> properties: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability. This ensures the reliability of database operations, even in the event of sudden system downtime.<\/p><p>Numerous data types are natively supported, such as INTEGER, TEXT, REAL AND BLOB. This makes data storage and manipulation flexible and efficient.<\/p><p>What&#8217;s more, SQLite supports the full SQL language, enabling developers to create, query and manage databases using a syntax that&#8217;s as familiar as it is powerful.<\/p><p>All these features make it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to integrate a simple, reliable and high-performance <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/mariadb-a-solution-for-data-management-and-analysis\">database solution into their application.<\/a><\/p><p>The combination of these features makes <strong>SQLite<\/strong> a valuable tool for those seeking to integrate a simple, reliable and high-performance database solution into their applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ae6d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"45ae6d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b97d463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b97d463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's the point of SQLite?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12bb05b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12bb05b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many mobile applications for iOS and Android use <strong>SQLite<\/strong> to store data locally on users&#8217; devices. This enables rapid access to data, even in the absence of a network connection.<\/p><p>As far as desktop software is concerned, <strong>SQLite<\/strong> is a very wise choice for lightweight applications requiring an integrated database.<\/p><p>Users can enjoy the full functionality of a database, without the hassle of configuring and managing a server.<\/p><p>Its resource efficiency also makes it an ideal companion for embedded systems such as IoT devices and industrial equipment.<\/p><p>The ability to<a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-manager-vs-data-product-manager\"> manage databases<\/a> locally on resource-constrained devices makes it a suitable solution for such environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98bd0c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"98bd0c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sqlite1.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5815bfa elementor-align-center button-principale elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5815bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn to use SQLite<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f799ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4f799ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b82ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0b82ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do I create an SQLite database?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9dceac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9dceac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Creating an SQLite database<\/strong> requires a basic understanding of SQL syntax. Several tools are available to help you with this task, but the SQLite library itself also offers dedicated functionality.<\/p><p>Graphical tools such as <strong>DB Browser for SQLite<\/strong> make it easy to create and visualize SQLite databases.<\/p><p>In addition, numerous programming libraries in different languages offer an interface for interacting with this system.<\/p><p>To create a table in <strong>SQLite, use the CREATE TABLE<\/strong> command. All you need to do is define column names and types, and other properties such as primary and foreign keys.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\ud83d\udca1Related articles:<\/p><table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"><colgroup><col width=\"656\" \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SQL INSERT INTO: Insert data with this SQL query&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-insert-into-insert-data-with-this-sql-query\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-insert-into-insert-data-with-this-sql-query\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQL INSERT INTO: Insert data with this SQL query<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SQL DELETE: How do I use this query?&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-delete-how-do-i-use-this-query\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-delete-how-do-i-use-this-query\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQL DELETE: How do I use this query?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SQL Developer: What is it? 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What&#8217;s it for?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SQL Tutorial: Top 5 Most Useful Methods&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-tutorial-top-5-most-useful-methods\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-tutorial-top-5-most-useful-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQL Tutorial: Top 5 Most Useful Methods<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SQL joins: everything you need to know about table associations&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-joins-everything-you-need-to-know-about\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-joins-everything-you-need-to-know-about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQL joins: everything you need to know about table associations<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765906c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"765906c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f95ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f95ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Handling data in SQLite<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a915de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a915de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SQLite offers simple yet powerful mechanisms for data manipulation operations.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/SQL INSERT INTO: Insert data with this SQL query\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">INSERT INTO<\/a> inserts new data into a table, while UPDATE and DELETE update or delete existing data.<\/p><p>SELECT queries are used to extract specific data from the database. The <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-where-heres-the-syntax\">WHERE<\/a> clause is used to specify the columns to be retrieved and any conditions to be applied.<\/p><p>It can also be used to filter results according to specific conditions, while ORDER BY and <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/sql-group-by-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-query\">GROUP BY clauses<\/a> are used to organize results in a particular order or to group them according to a column.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7391cde e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"7391cde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7cd544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7cd544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I optimize SQLite performance?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e9575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e9575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Numerous <strong>SQLite features<\/strong> optimize the performance of database operations to ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.<\/p><p>The <strong>EXPLAIN command<\/strong> can be used to analyze how SQLite executes a particular query. This helps to identify which parts of the query might need optimization.<\/p><p>Similarly, indexes considerably speed up database search operations. Indexes can be created on columns frequently used in WHERE clauses to improve performance.<\/p><p>As far as memory management is concerned, SQLite uses a cache to temporarily store frequently-used data. The size of the cache can be adjusted to optimize performance according to available resources.<\/p><p>After use, it is essential to release the resources correctly to avoid any memory leaks that could slow down the application.<\/p><p>Backup mechanisms allow you to create copies of your database for security purposes. You can create periodic backups to minimize data loss in the event of a problem.<\/p><p>In the event of database corruption, <strong>SQLite<\/strong> also provides recovery tools as a last resort. All these features contribute to maximizing performance!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a82683a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a82683a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sqlite2.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f85647 elementor-align-center button-principale elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2f85647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn SQLite<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765f7a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"765f7a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d9683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1d9683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SQLite and cybersecurity<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-850f1a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"850f1a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/refactoring-databases-and-code-comprehensive-guide-to-the-essentials\">Databases<\/a> are being targeted by hackers and other cybercriminals, so security is a top priority.<\/p><p>SQLite&#8217;s encryption feature makes it possible to protect sensitive information. The entire database can be encrypted, or just specific columns.<\/p><p>The use of passwords also reinforces database security and prevents unauthorized access.<\/p><p>To avoid <strong>SQL injection attacks,<\/strong> a good practice is to ensure that parameterized queries are always used, rather than incorporating user values directly into queries.<\/p><p>Similarly, all user data must be properly validated and escaped to <a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/dlp-data-loss-prevention-principles-and-implementation\">prevent attacks.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c8f059 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"0c8f059\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac3c26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fac3c26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is SQLite used for in Data Science?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b651e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b651e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although mainly used for application development, <strong>SQLite<\/strong> also has interesting uses in Data Science.<\/p><p>It can be used to store and explore small quantities at the start of a project. You can load datasets, then run SQL queries to filter and group the data to understand the structure before moving on to more advanced analyses.<\/p><p>When working on prototypes or exploratory analyses, SQLite can also be a wise choice for temporarily storing data. Its simplicity and rapid integration mean you can test ideas quickly.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re developing Dataviz applications or dashboards,<strong> SQLite<\/strong> can be used as a backend to store data locally. Applications can then run without a constant network connection.<\/p><p>It can also be used to store metadata, auxiliary information or intermediate results in a Data Science project. This can be useful for keeping track of experiments and analyses.<\/p><p>Finally, it is a suitable choice for small-scale projects to store and manage data without the need for complex configuration.<\/p><p>On the other hand, it is not ideal for managing large datasets or for intensive simultaneous read\/write operations. 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