sqlitebrowser / sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser

Support creating in-memory db on SQL file import

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enhancement
Dominant language
C++
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Description

Describe the new feature

(When no db is open)

File > Import... > Database from SQL file...

should present the option to create an in-memory database in addition to creating a file on storage.

Additional info

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Research direction

Start at the File > Import > Database from SQL file workflow and trace the import dialog and database-creation path. The work is done when importing an SQL file with no database open offers an in-memory database option alongside storage-backed creation and that option completes the import.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, sqlite
Domain
database, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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