I've been tinkering with an interesting experiment that I thought might spark some ideas in our community: using SQLite in the browser via WebAssembly (WASM). It's more of a proof-of-concept right now, but I wanted to share it as a potential starting point for fellow Hype users.
The experiment:
- Integrating sql.js (a WASM-compiled version of SQLite) into a Hype project
- Exploring client-side database operations without server dependencies
- Testing the feasibility of complex data handling directly in the browser
Potential applications for Hype projects:
- Data-rich interactive visualizations
- Offline-capable web applications
- Rapid prototyping of database-driven interfaces
I'm just scratching the surface here, but I'm excited about the possibilities. Has anyone else considered using SQLite (or any database) directly in the browser for their Hype projects?
If you're curious, here are some resources to get started:
- sql.js: GitHub - sql-js/sql.js: A javascript library to run SQLite on the web.
- SQLite sample databases: SQLite Sample Database And Its Diagram (in PDF format)
Let's brainstorm! What kind of Hype projects could benefit from client-side database capabilities?
Example file via sample database chinook:
sqlite-via-wasm.hype.zip (1004,4 KB)
