A Go library for accessing SQLite databases without cgo by using a separate Sqinn child process.
Sqinn-Go is a Go library that provides SQLite database access without using cgo. It solves the problem of needing gcc for compilation and cross-compilation difficulties by running SQLite operations in a separate Sqinn child process. This approach offers faster builds, smaller binaries, and easier deployment compared to traditional cgo-based SQLite bindings.
Go developers who need SQLite functionality but want to avoid cgo dependencies, especially those working on cross-platform applications or in environments where gcc is not available.
Developers choose Sqinn-Go because it eliminates cgo dependencies while maintaining good performance, offers simpler cross-compilation, and produces smaller binaries than cgo-based alternatives, all through a clean Go API.
Golang SQLite without cgo
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Eliminates the need for gcc on development machines and simplifies cross-compilation, as explicitly stated in the README's Pros and Cons section.
The README cites faster build times (1s vs 3s for sample programs) and smaller binary sizes (2MB vs 10MB) compared to cgo-based SQLite solutions.
Provides Exec and Query interfaces designed to minimize inter-process communication overhead, making common operations efficient without fine-grained calls.
Includes prebuilt Sqinn binaries for common platforms and supports seamless cross-compilation, addressing deployment challenges highlighted in the Building section.
Sqinn covers only a subset of SQLite's C APIs, which restricts access to advanced functionality like certain extensions or low-level controls.
Does not implement the Go database/sql driver interface, limiting compatibility with existing tools and libraries that rely on it, as admitted in the Discussion.
Lacks built-in connection pooling, forcing developers to manually manage multiple Sqinn instances for concurrency, which can lead to complexity and SQLITE_BUSY errors.