Question 1

How do I fix 'database is locked' errors in go-sqlite3?

Accepted Answer

Add cache=shared to your connection string and set db.SetMaxOpenConns(1) to reduce locking conflicts. This is explicitly recommended in the FAQ for concurrent access scenarios.

Question 2

go-sqlite3 vs modernc.org/sqlite: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

go-sqlite3 is more mature and offers full SQLite feature support but requires CGO. modernc.org/sqlite is pure Go and easier to compile but may lack some extensions. Choose based on build simplicity versus feature completeness.

Question 3

How to enable JSON support in go-sqlite3?

Accepted Answer

Compile with the build tag 'json1' using go build -tags 'json1'. This enables SQLite's JSON functions, as listed in the feature table under JSON SQL Functions.

Question 4

Can I use go-sqlite3 in a Docker Alpine image?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you must install gcc and musl-dev first with apk add --update gcc musl-dev, as per the Alpine compilation instructions in the README.

Question 5

Is go-sqlite3 safe for concurrent reads and writes?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent reads are fine, but writes have limitations. The FAQ advises using cache=shared and limiting connections, indicating it's not ideal for high-write concurrency without careful tuning.

Question 6

How to cross-compile go-sqlite3 for Windows from Linux?

Accepted Answer

Use a cross-compiler like x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc and set the CC environment variable. The README provides steps, such as using xgo or specifying CC for cross-compilation, under the Cross Compile section.

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