Khaled Elfakharany
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SQLite

6+ years experience
1 projects
Confidence: 7/10
Proficiency Levelintermediate
Overview

A lightweight, serverless, self-contained SQL database engine that is embedded directly into applications. SQLite is the most widely deployed database in the world, found in every smartphone and most computers. For mobile development, it provides reliable, high-performance local data storage without requiring a separate database server.

Skill Evolution
Jan 2017
First Exposure

Learned SQLite as part of mobile development fundamentals

Jan 2018
Professional Use

Used SQLite for local data persistence in mobile applications

May 2020
Breakthrough

Direct SQLite usage in hybrid storage system for offline-first architecture at Airmee

Combined SQLite with CoreData and caching for sophisticated offline data management

Technical Depth

Core Concepts

  • SQL queries - Standard query language for data manipulation and retrieval
  • Schema design - Structuring tables, relationships, and indexes for performance
  • Transactions - Ensuring data integrity with atomic operations
  • CRUD operations - Create, Read, Update, Delete data operations

Advanced Topics

  • Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) mode for improved concurrency
  • Full-text search capabilities
  • Index optimization for query performance
  • Combining with ORM layers like CoreData

Tools & Ecosystem

SQLite command-line interfaceDB Browser for SQLiteiOS SQLite.swift libraryFMDB wrapper for Objective-C/Swift
Evidence & Achievements

Key Achievements

  • Implemented SQLite as part of hybrid offline storage system
  • Used for persistent offline data storage in logistics courier app

Metrics

  • 📊 6+ years of SQLite experience
  • 📊 Production mobile apps with SQLite storage