tursodatabase / tursodatabase/libsql

Support shared in memory DBs

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Description

libsql driver doesnt support shared in memory databases - https://www.sqlite.org/inmemorydb.html

open("file::memory:?cache=shared")

this will open an in memory DB and any connection in the same process, can access the same in memory db. This is very handy in tests.

bug reported here: https://discord.com/channels/933071162680958986/1235911696288317471

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the libsql driver handles the URI file::memory:?cache=shared, using SQLite's in-memory database documentation and the linked bug report as context. Add coverage showing that connections opened in the same process share the in-memory database, and verify the behavior with the relevant driver tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, sqlite
Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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