SQLight: Effortless Database Management

SQLight simplifies database management with its intuitive interface and powerful querying capabilities, making it a great tool for both beginners and experienced developers.
Key Features:
* Free: SQLight is totally free. No trial version, no demo version, you will get a fully functional application.
* Regular Updates: We already have planned and started working on features for next releases. Also there will be bug fixing as reported by our QA people and app users.
* Beautiful Looks And Carefully Designed, Clean And Neat Layout: While designing SQLight we took due care to make it easy to understand and use. We have kept it simple, neat and of course beautiful. You can see list of tables, views, indexes on left panel and right panel provides you controls to manage them.
* SQL Query Box: If you want to perform SQL query on database, use query box.
* Tabs To Open Multiple Databases At The Same Time: SQLight provides tab feature (similar to what we have in web browsers). You can open another database in a new tab and can work on different databases at the same time.
* Save Any Data From SQLite Database To File: SQLight provides a feature that allows you to save any data e.g. CHAR, VARCHAR, TEXT, INT, BLOB etc. from SQLite database. Just right click on any of the cell to save contents as file.
* Features To Make Your Task Easy: SQLight provides you various keyboard shortcuts, right click menus to ease your task.
- You can navigate between tabs with (Command 1), (Command 2) etc.
- You can navigate between segments with (Ctrl 1) for Table Structure, (Ctrl 2) for Table Data and (Ctrl 3) for SQL Query.
- You can rename a table just by selecting right click menu.
- Simply double click on data row to edit it.
- Hover mouse pointer over overflow truncated text to see full text in tooltip.
Overview
SQLight is a Freeware software in the category Development developed by Aurvan.com.
The latest version of SQLight is 1.0, released on 11/14/2014. It was initially added to our database on 11/14/2014.
SQLight runs on the following operating systems: Windows.
SQLight has not been rated by our users yet.
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to deploy, making it suitable for small to medium applications.
- Offers a simple and user-friendly interface for managing databases.
- Highly portable, as it requires minimal configuration and can run on various platforms.
- Supports full ACID compliance for transactions, ensuring data integrity.
- Provides robust performance with fast read/write operations for small datasets.
- Good documentation and community support available for troubleshooting.
Cons
- Limited scalability compared to larger database systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Not ideal for high-concurrency environments, which may lead to performance bottlenecks.
- Lacks some advanced features found in more comprehensive database management systems.
- Data encryption options may be limited, raising security concerns in certain use cases.
- Less support for complex queries and indexing compared to other SQL databases.
FAQ
What is SQLight?
SQLight is a lightweight SQL database engine designed for embedded applications.
Who developed SQLight?
SQLight was developed by Aurvan.com.
What programming languages are supported by SQLight?
SQLight supports multiple programming languages such as C, Python, Java, and more.
Is SQLight open source?
Yes, SQLight is an open-source project available under the MIT license.
Can SQLight be used in mobile applications?
Yes, SQLight can be used in mobile applications for local storage.
Does SQLight support transactions?
Yes, SQLight supports ACID properties and transactions for data integrity.
What platforms does SQLight support?
SQLight is cross-platform and can run on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Is SQLight suitable for small embedded devices?
Yes, SQLight is designed to be lightweight and efficient, making it suitable for small embedded devices.
Are there any limitations to the size of databases in SQLight?
SQLight has a maximum limit on the size of databases which is typically around 140 terabytes.
Can SQLight be easily integrated into existing projects?
Yes, SQLight libraries are designed for easy integration into existing projects with minimal dependencies.

David Fischer
I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.
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