SQLitebacked

SQLitebacked refers to a software architecture or design pattern where an application's data storage and retrieval mechanisms are built upon the SQLite database engine. SQLite is a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine. This means it does not require a separate server process and its entire database is stored in a single disk file.

When an application is "SQLitebacked," it leverages SQLite's capabilities for managing its persistent data. This approach is popular for applications that require local data storage, such as mobile applications, desktop software, embedded systems, and web applications where a full-fledged client-server database might be overkill. The advantages of using SQLite include its simplicity, ease of deployment, performance for local operations, and the fact that it's a widely adopted and well-tested technology.

The implementation of a SQLitebacked system typically involves embedding the SQLite library within the application or having the application interact with a SQLite database file through standard APIs. This allows the application to perform standard SQL operations like creating tables, inserting, updating, deleting, and querying data directly from the SQLite file. The term emphasizes that the core data persistence layer of the software is fundamentally reliant on SQLite.