Hi again, > > The file extension doesn't matter. > I think it matters. I meant: SQLite does not force you to use a specific extension. It will work with .sqlite, .db, .<whatever> files and even with files that don't have an extension. So technically the extension doesn't matter...
> > You should either use an extension that explains what kind of data > > is stored in the file (for example .conf if it is a configuration database) > > or an extension that doesn't conflict with extensions of other applications. > > (So you can configure a default viewer for you database files etc. on > > platforms that utilize file extensions this way.) > > > > .sqlite. .sdb, .db or .<yourInitials>db are good choices. > > I get your point. But not having a common extension makes it more difficult > to recognize a sqlite db from other files, especially if you want to share > your files. In a desktop environment, an extension is useful for opening > files with the proper application and for displaying a specific icon for > that files. > > A recommendation would be nice IMO. In most cases an SQLite database is usefull only in the context of a specific application. So there is no reason for an extension that indicates a file as an SQLite database. If you use an extension that is specific for your application you can register your application as the file's native application. Only SQLite database management applications can be usefull for all SQLite databases. But those applications are not used by the users of your SQLite application, but by its developer - and he knows that a file is an SQLite database file. So I think we don't need an offical recommendation for file name extensions, but maybe a recommendation for extensions that should NOT be used. For example I think .db isn't a good choice, because other applications probably already use that. All well known extensions aren't good choices... - Danny -- Danny Reinhold Reinhold Software & Services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
