sqlite - Does Android Support JDBC

Question

I know that on Android there is android.database.sqlite package that provides helpful classes to manage the internal android database.

The question is - can I use the standard java.sql package to manipulate Android's database without using anything from android.database.sqlite.* I try to open connection using SQLite JDBC driver but when i added the library as e reference to the project eclipse crashes with "java heap out of memory ... couldn't convert to dalvik VM".

Answer 1

You cannot import a JAR implementing java.* classes easily. And, JDBC would need to be ported to Android, since it probably relies upon classes in JavaSE that Android lacks. And, you would need to write your own JDBC driver for SQLite anyway, wrapping the API Android already supplies, since I suspect the existing JDBC driver uses JNI. And, when all of that is done, you will have an application that adds a lot of bloat, making it less likely people will download and retain your application.

In short, I wouldn't go this route.