Yes, SQL is a "standard" for a database query language and API, and SQLite is an (open source, portable) implementation of that standard. Some would quibble about how well SQLite adheres to the standard, but one can also say the same of most other implementations (there are lots of "dialects"), and SQLite is something of a de-facto standard. One nice thing about it is that a SQLite database is portable between platforms, meaning, eg, you can construct a database on your PC and transfer it as a single file to your phone.
On the bad side, SQLite is so "loose" in its standard interpretation of the standard that a query script for SQLite is nowhere near guaranteed to run on another SQL implementation. SQLite is also not that good for really large databases, but you wouldn't run such a large database on a phone. On Jul 16, 1:54 am, Raul Martinez <[email protected]> wrote: > Are SQL and SQLite the same thing? If not what's the difference -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. NEW! Try asking and tagging your question on Stack Overflow at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en
