How to see a SQLite database content with Visual Studio Code

Viewing SQLite database content in Visual Studio Code can be achieved by using plugins. Currently, multiple plugins are available for this purpose, such as "SQLite Viewer" and "SQLTools SQLite Explorer". The following are the steps to use these plugins:

1. Install the Plugin: Open Visual Studio Code and navigate to the Extensions view by clicking the square icon at the bottom of the sidebar. Search for "SQLite" in the search box. You will see plugins like "SQLite Viewer" or "SQLTools SQLite Explorer". Select one and click "Install".

2. Open the Database: After installing the plugin, you need to open your SQLite database file. This is typically accomplished through commands or views provided by the plugin. For example, in "SQLite Viewer", you can run the "SQLite: Open Database" command via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P), then select your database file.

3. View Data: Once the database is opened, the plugin typically displays the database structure in the sidebar, including tables and views. Click on a table name to view its data. Some plugins support executing SQL queries to view or modify data more specifically.

4. Execute SQL Queries: If you need to execute SQL queries, most SQLite plugins provide a query editor. You can write SQL statements in the editor and run them to query or modify database content.

5. Save and Manage the Database: After viewing and modifying the database with the plugin, ensure your changes are saved. Some plugins may automatically save changes, while others require manual saving.

Example:

Suppose I am using the "SQLite Viewer" plugin with a database named products.db containing a table called products. The following are the steps to view and query the table content using this plugin in Visual Studio Code:

• I installed the "SQLite Viewer" plugin.
• I ran the "SQLite: Open Database" command via Ctrl+Shift+P and selected the products.db file.
• In the sidebar, I clicked on the products table to view the list of all products.
• I wrote a SQL query in the query editor: SELECT * FROM products WHERE price > 100; to find all products with a price over 100.
• After executing the query, the results are displayed in a new editor tab.

This method allows me to effectively view and manage SQLite databases while providing flexibility for executing complex queries.