Module 14: SQLite Database with Swift – Building Data-Driven CLI Apps
In this module, you will learn how to integrate SQLite, a lightweight and powerful database engine, with your Swift command-line applications on Windows. Managing data with a database is essential for building more complex and persistent CLI tools.
Installing SQLite on Windows
Step-by-step instructions to download and install SQLite on your Windows machine, so you can use it alongside Swift CLI programs.
Using SQLite C APIs in Swift
Learn how to use Swift’s interoperability with C libraries to call SQLite’s C API functions. This enables you to open databases, execute queries, and manage data directly from your Swift code.
Connecting and Querying SQLite Database
Understand how to establish a connection to an SQLite database, create tables, insert, update, delete, and retrieve data using SQL queries executed through Swift.
Building a Notes App or CLI Blog Engine
Apply your knowledge by building a practical notes application or a simple CLI blog engine that stores posts in an SQLite database. This project will reinforce database CRUD operations and user interaction in CLI apps.
Summary
- Set up SQLite on Windows for Swift CLI development.
- Use SQLite C APIs directly in Swift for full control.
- Create data-driven CLI apps with persistent storage.
- Build practical projects like notes apps or blog engines.
Mastering SQLite integration in Swift CLI applications will expand your capabilities for real-world software development.