An Overview of Dot Commands in SQLite

SQLite is a lightweight, self-contained, and highly reliable SQL database engine used widely for developing and testing small-scale applications. One unique feature of SQLite is the set of “dot commands” used in the SQLite command-line interface (CLI) to execute various actions related to database management, navigation, and configuration.

These dot commands are not part of SQL syntax itself but provide a convenient way to manage and interact with SQLite databases.

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How to Create an Index in SQLite

In database management systems (DBMSs) such as SQLite, indexes can be used to optimize the performance of queries, especially for larger datasets where querying can become time-consuming. An index allows the database to locate rows more quickly without scanning every row in a table.

This article explains how to create an index in SQLite, along with a simple example.

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