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16-3. SQLite

SQLite is a C library that offers a compact, disk-based database solution, eliminating the need for a separate server process. It facilitates database access through a nonstandard variant of the SQL query language. Numerous applications leverage SQLite for internal data storage. Additionally, developers can utilize SQLite to prototype applications before transitioning the code to more expansive databases like PostgreSQL or Oracle.

You can import the sqlite3 module in Python using the following statement:

import sqlite3

Last updated: August 22, 2025

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