Why Is SQLite Coded in C and not Rust
2 days ago
- #Programming Languages
- #C
- #SQLite
- SQLite has been implemented in C since its inception in 2000 and remains the best language for its development.
- C is chosen for SQLite due to its speed, portability, and minimal runtime dependencies.
- C allows SQLite to be callable from any programming language, unlike C++ or Java.
- Object-oriented programming is a design pattern, not limited to specific languages; C supports it.
- SQLite was not coded in newer 'safe' languages like Rust or Go due to their late emergence and potential performance trade-offs.
- SQLite might consider Rust in the future if certain preconditions are met, but a switch to Go is unlikely.