How to Install SQLite

SQLite is a popular open-source database management system that is widely used in various applications. If you’re a developer or a data analyst, you’ll need to install SQLite on your machine to manage your databases. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of installing SQLite on Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Installing SQLite on Windows

1. Go to the SQLite download page (https://www.sqlite.org/download.html) and download the precompiled binaries for Windows.
2. Unzip the downloaded file into a directory, for example, C:\sqlite.
3. Add the C:\sqlite directory to your PATH environment variable:
4. Right-click on the “This PC” or “My Computer” icon on your desktop and select “Properties”.
5. Click on “Advanced System Settings” and then click on “Environment Variables”.
6. Under “System Variables”, find the “Path” variable and click on “Edit”.
7. Add the C:\sqlite directory to the list of paths separated by a semicolon.
8. Test the installation by opening a command prompt and running the command sqlite3. You should see the SQLite prompt.

Installing SQLite on Linux

1. Open a terminal and run the command sudo apt-get install sqlite3.
2. Test the installation by running the command sqlite3. You should see the SQLite prompt.

Installing SQLite on Mac