About dotConnect for SQLite

ADO.NET provider for SQLite with advanced ORM support.

dotConnect for SQLite is a versatile enterprise-grade connector that enables access to SQLite data in .NET applications of all levels. It delivers advanced ORM support, compatibility with multiple SQLite versions and .NET platforms, and easy integration with a variety of IDEs, including Microsoft Visual Studio.

Worry-Free Connection to SQLite
dotConnect for SQLite, first and foremost, provides quick and easy connection to SQLite databases, required in software development.

  • Easy connection without any client libraries.
  • Full support for SQLite-specific data types.
  • Robust security features with advanced encryption and authentication.
  • Flexible connectivity options for diverse operational environments.
  • Cost-effective deployment.

Advanced ORM Support
dotConnect for SQLite offers enhanced ORM support with a bundled Entity Developer - visual designer for ORM models.

Integrated SQLite Encryption
The data provider works with SQLite Encryption Extension, an add-on that encrypts SQLite databases and thus protects sensitive data, eliminating any need for third-party encryption solutions. Additionally, you will be able to protect your data with the following algorithms: AES, Blowfish, TripleDES, Cast128, RC4.

Features

  • Database-specific features - dotConnect for SQLite delivers all-encompassing support for various database-specific features, including different connection modes and protocols, data types, and optimized components for bulk data operations and database script handling.
  • Advanced durability - The data provider offers data fetching control (background, on-demand, pagination) and helps establish server-side data relationships. The refresh of specific records and selective column loading facilitate effective performance optimization.
  • Microsoft technology support - dotConnect for SQLite is fully compatible with Microsoft's data-oriented technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Enterprise Library, various ASP.NET providers, ExtendedMembership providers, and Microsoft Sync Framework.
  • Secure connection - The SQLite Encryption Extension (SEE) is an add-on to the public domain version of SQLite that enables applications to read and write encrypted database files (comprising both data and metadata). This data provider works with a number of encryption algorithms, including AES, Blowfish, TripleDES, Cast128, RC4.
  • Fast data loading - The data provider allows importing even large datasets into SQLite databases with exceptional speed and efficiency. This greatly facilitates faster initialization, data population, and overall improved performance during data-intensive operations.
  • Integration with Visual Studio - dotConnect for SQLite supports advanced Visual Studio integration (DDEX) and provides intuitive visual editors to help tweak components in the most convenient way. Seamless support for Visual Studio goes all the way up to the latest version.