@photostructure/sqlite
    Preparing search index...

    SQLite C/C++ API Reference - Index

    This is the main index for the SQLite C/C++ API documentation. The API has been organized into logical sections for easier navigation and understanding. This is a machine-generated summary of documentation found on sqlite.org used as a reference during development.

    The SQLite C/C++ API is extensive and provides low-level access to all SQLite functionality. This documentation set covers the essential APIs needed for building SQLite library implementations, organized into digestible sections.

    Foundation APIs for basic database operations

    • Database connections (opening, closing)
    • Basic SQL execution
    • Error handling and result codes
    • Transaction control
    • Utility functions (version, randomness, etc.)

    Prepared statements and data handling

    • Compiling and preparing SQL statements
    • Parameter binding
    • Result retrieval and column access
    • Statement metadata
    • Data types and encodings

    Extending SQLite with custom functionality

    • User-defined scalar functions
    • Aggregate functions
    • Window functions
    • Custom collations
    • Virtual tables
    • Auxiliary data management

    Specialized APIs for advanced use cases

    • Backup API for live database copying
    • Blob I/O for incremental access
    • Session extension for change tracking
    • Threading and concurrency features
    • Hooks and callbacks
    • Extension loading
    • WAL mode operations

    5. Memory & Configuration

    System configuration and resource management

    • Memory allocation and management
    • Global configuration options
    • Per-database configuration
    • Runtime limits
    • Compile-time options
    • Status and statistics monitoring

    Getting Started

    • sqlite3_open() - Open database
    • sqlite3_close() - Close database
    • sqlite3_exec() - Execute SQL directly
    • sqlite3_errmsg() - Get error message

    Prepared Statements

    • sqlite3_prepare_v2() - Compile SQL
    • sqlite3_step() - Execute statement
    • sqlite3_bind_*() - Bind parameters
    • sqlite3_column_*() - Get results
    • sqlite3_finalize() - Clean up statement

    Extensions

    • sqlite3_create_function_v2() - Create custom function
    • sqlite3_create_collation_v2() - Create custom collation
    • sqlite3_create_module_v2() - Create virtual table

    Configuration

    • sqlite3_config() - Global configuration
    • sqlite3_db_config() - Database configuration
    • sqlite3_limit() - Set runtime limits

    1. API Stability: SQLite maintains excellent backward compatibility. Functions are rarely deprecated.

    2. Thread Safety: Configure threading mode appropriately using sqlite3_config() before using SQLite.

    3. Error Checking: Always check return codes. Most functions return SQLITE_OK on success.

    4. Memory Management: Understand ownership rules for strings and memory passed to/from SQLite.

    5. Version Compatibility: Use sqlite3_libversion() to check SQLite version at runtime.

    When implementing a SQLite wrapper or binding:

    • [ ] Core database operations (open, close, exec)
    • [ ] Prepared statement support
    • [ ] Proper error handling and reporting
    • [ ] Parameter binding for all data types
    • [ ] User-defined function support
    • [ ] Transaction management
    • [ ] Thread safety configuration
    • [ ] Memory management and limits
    • [ ] Status and statistics reporting
    • Each section builds on previous ones - read in order if new to SQLite
    • Use your editor's search across all files to find specific functions
    • Function names in code blocks can be searched in official SQLite docs
    • Examples show common usage patterns

    Settings

    Member Visibility

    On This Page

    SQLite C/C++ API Reference - Index