> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:17:21 +0300
> From: Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>
> Cc: Andrew Hyatt <ahyatt@gmail.com>, 59346@debbugs.gnu.org
>
> When SQLite is already included in Emacs, it should not expect then
> that external SQLite related software is available on the system.
I disagree. We included sqlite support in Emacs to let Lisp programs
gain access to databases, but we didn't intend to make Emacs a
platform for developing full-fledged sqlite applications.
I now see where you are coming from. But I never knew your intentions and have been working on SQLite-based applications. It seems I’m not the only one. I think this represents a natural evolution where users are pushing the system beyond what is intended. That’s not a bad thing, and I think emacs should follow the desire paths carved out be users here.
It’s fine to wait until the trends are clearer, but I think this is a very natural direction for module development, so its just a matter of time.
And I see
nothing wrong with using external applications for DB administration,
especially since the tools to do that come with the same sqlite
installation as the library.
> It is logical that Emacs with SQLite included should have proper way
> of doing backup without relying on external tools.
You take that logic too far beyond our intent.