Copy contents to new database
Backing up on-disk databases
Backing up in-memory databases
Overview of the SQLite Backup Methods
Prior to the introduction of the Backup API, the only way to perform a backup was to make a copy. While this is still a viable option, it does have its drawbacks, like trying to make a copy while there is a lock on the open database, for instance. Another drawback is if the app stops running before the copy is finished, the app would need to delete the copy and start over. In addition to those two examples, there are numerous ways a copy process ...
