SRombauts/SQLiteCpp
FreeSQLiteC++ (SQLiteCpp) is a smart and easy to use C++ SQLite3 wrapper.
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About SRombauts/SQLiteCpp
SQLiteC++ (SQLiteCpp) is a lightweight C++11 library that wraps the native C APIs of SQLite3 into intuitive, well-documented classes. It employs the Resource Acquisition Is Initialization (RAII) idiom to manage resources, throws exceptions on errors (using assertions in destructors), and uses C++ STL for modern design. The library aims to be portable, fast, and thread-safe (SQLite multi-thread mode). It includes comprehensive unit tests, Doxygen-generated documentation, and example code. Licensed under the permissive MIT License, SQLiteCpp is suitable for both open-source and proprietary projects that require a local SQL database engine.
Key Features
RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization) design for automatic resource management
Exception handling for SQLite errors (assertions in destructors)
C++11 STL integration with minimal dependencies
Portable across Linux, Windows, and macOS
Thread-safe in SQLite 'Multi-thread' mode
Comprehensive unit test coverage
Doxygen-generated documentation
Well-documented examples
Permissive MIT License for commercial use
API names consistent with SQLite library
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightweight and minimal overhead
- Modern C++11 design with RAII and exceptions
- Easy to integrate (header-only or compiled)
- Well-documented and maintained
- Permissive MIT license allows unrestricted use
- Portable across major operating systems
Cons
- Requires C++11 compiler (not compatible with older C++ standards)
- Depends on SQLite3 library (must be linked separately)
- Only wraps SQLite; not a general database abstraction layer
- Limited to SQLite's threading model (multi-thread mode only)
Best For
Embedded SQL database in C++ applicationsCross-platform desktop or mobile apps using SQLiteProjects needing a lightweight, serverless SQL engineEducational purposes or learning SQLite C API via a modern C++ wrapper
FAQ
What is SQLiteCpp?
SQLiteCpp (SQLiteC++) is a C++11 wrapper for SQLite3 that provides a modern, RAII-based interface to the SQLite C API.
What license does SQLiteCpp use?
It is distributed under the MIT License, allowing reuse, modification, and redistribution for both open-source and proprietary projects.
What C++ standard is required?
SQLiteCpp requires a C++11 compiler. A pre-C++11 branch (sqlitecpp-2.x) is available for older compilers.
Is SQLiteCpp thread-safe?
It supports SQLite's 'Multi-thread' mode, which allows concurrent use of separate database connections from different threads.