Teaching Tool
For the student looking to learn SQL and the basics of the relational model, SQLite provides an extremely accessible environment that is easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to share. SQLite offers a full-fledged relational system that supports nearly all of the core SQL language, yet requires no server setup, no administration, and no overhead. This allows students to focus on learning SQL and data manipulation without getting bogged down by server configuration and database maintenance.
Given its compact size, it is simple to place a Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux version of the command-line tools, along with several databases, onto a small flash drive. With no installation process and fully cross-platform database files, this provides an “on the go” teaching environment that will work with nearly any computer.
The “database in a file” architecture makes it easy for students to share their work. Whole database instances can be attached to an email or posted to a discussion forum. The single-file format also makes it trivial to back up work in progress, allowing students to experiment and explore different solutions without concern over losing data.
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