What are SQLite Indexes and mention the instances where they are to be avoided?

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Posted On: Feb 22, 2018

 

SQLite Indexes are the special lookup tables that are used by database Engines to speed up the process of retrieving data. In simple words, SQLite Index is a pointer to data in a table.
Instances where Indexes are to be avoided:
  • When tables are small.
  • When the tables are changed frequently.
  • When Columns that are frequently manipulated or having a high number of NULL values.

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