SQLite PRAGMA and Administration Cheatsheet/Control temporary storage location

Choose file-backed or memory temp storage.

Section: Performance and file settings

Control temporary storage location

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PRAGMA temp_store = MEMORY;
Explanation

Can help workloads that build temporary btrees, sorts, or transient intermediate results.

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