SQLite is a small C library that implements a self-contained, embeddable, zero-configuration SQL database engine. Features include:
  • Transactions are atomic, consistent, isolated, and durable (ACID) even after system crashes and power failures.
  • Zero-configuration - no setup or administration needed.
  • Implements most of SQL92
  • A complete database is stored in a single disk file.
  • Database files can be freely shared between machines with different byte orders.
  • Supports terabyte-sized databases and gigabyte-sized strings and blobs.
  • Small code footprint: less than 250KiB fully configured or less than 150KiB with optional features omitted.
  • Faster than popular client/server database engines for most common operations.
  • Simple, easy to use API.
  • TCL bindings included. Bindings for many other languages available separately.
  • Well-commented source code with over 98% test coverage.
  • Available as a single ANSI-C source-code file that you can easily drop into another project.
  • Self-contained: no external dependencies.
  • Sources are in the public domain. Use for any purpose.


The SQLite distribution comes with a standalone command-line access program (sqlite) that can be used to administer an SQLite database and which serves as an example of how to use the SQLite library.

SQLite website: http://www.sqlite.org/

The attached file contains my translation of the SQLite headers to PowerBASIC.
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