WordPress / WordPress/sqlite-database-integration

Declare /wp-content/database/ as the canonical folder for storing any additional SQLite databases used by plugins or themes.

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Description

Hi,
I've developed various plugins using the SQLite database and have typically stored the database files in the uploads directory. However, after reviewing this plugin, I believe it would be a great idea to establish an official location for storing SQLite database files. If there's agreement on this approach, the WordPress core SQLite database could reside in /wp-content/database/wp/, while other plugins could store their own databases in dedicated subdirectories like /wp-content/database/plugin-slug/.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the repository's current SQLite database path handling, then establish the proposed canonical location and how plugin, theme, and WordPress core databases should be separated; done requires an agreed, documented storage convention.

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Tech stack
php, sqlite
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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