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SQLite remains implemented in C because it provides optimal performance, universal compatibility across platforms and languages, minimal runtime dependencies, and stability. C enables SQLite to be called from any programming language, requires only basic standard library functions, and avoids the complexity of modern language runtimes. While safe languages like Rust are acknowledged as potential future options, the SQLite team prioritizes mature, well-understood languages and notes that recoding would likely introduce more bugs than it would fix. The article addresses common questions about why SQLite wasn't built with object-oriented languages or modern safe alternatives.

Why Is SQLite Coded In C

2. Why Isn't SQLite Coded In An Object-Oriented Language?

3. Why Isn't SQLite Coded In A "Safe" Language?

Absolutely wrong. The SQLite team prefers C, because they are used it to, probably since decades and don’t have an open mind enough to imagine evolving to the next step.
Well, let them sour in their own brown sauce.
Im satisfied with the new SQLite compatible Rust written database. 🙂

<a href="https://app.daily.dev/akkitto" data-mention-id="29TCpY2hJR72V3BlxPXzX" data-mention-username="akkitto" translate="no">@akkitto</a> to all Rust coders!!, Rust will never reach C , something even C++ failed for years. You are talking about syntax, modern , memory safe, bra bra bra. we write codes to compile and run , not to look at them.

“…and continues to be the best language for implementing a software library like SQLite.”
I don’t see any problem with this statement. His opinion is embedded here, which informs you about purpose.
You can have a different purpose for doing anything, and at any time. Back in 2000, this was a good choice for the purpose. We can make different choices for different purposes now, but C might still be a good choice.

Bruh the last line in the original 🤣🤣👍 So funny!!