Section: WAL mode and lock handling

Inspect locking mode

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PRAGMA locking_mode;
Explanation

Useful when debugging exclusive vs normal locking behavior.

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Enable WAL journaling
Switch the database to write-ahead logging mode.
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Set a busy timeout
Wait briefly when the database is locked.
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Run a WAL checkpoint
Merge WAL contents back into the main database file.
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Start a transaction
Bundle multiple statements atomically.
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Begin an IMMEDIATE transaction
Reserve the write lock up front.
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Roll back a transaction
Undo uncommitted changes.
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