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SQLite Optimisation for Medium-Scale Web Applications

November 02, 2026XHTML Labs
Illustration of a SQLite database file on a web server

SQLite is often enough for a medium-scale web application when it is configured properly.

Key Points

  • Enable WAL mode so reads and writes can run together more smoothly.
  • Wrap many writes in a single transaction instead of running them one by one.
  • Create indexes on frequently filtered columns and check the query plan with EXPLAIN.
  • Back up regularly and test restoring, and do not just copy the file while it is being written.

Measure first before deciding to move to a heavier database server.

Note: this article is dummy demo content and is not professional advice.
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