How can I implement a retry mechanism in SQLite?

How can I implement a retry mechanism in SQLite?

You can implement a retry mechanism in SQLite by using a loop that attempts to execute your SQL command and catches any exceptions.

What kind of exceptions should I be looking for?

You should look for exceptions like 'database is locked' or 'SQL error', which indicate that the command failed.

How many times should I retry before giving up?

It's common to retry 3 to 5 times, with a delay between attempts to avoid overwhelming the database.

Can you provide a code example for this?

Sure! Here's a simple Python example using SQLite:

import sqlite3
import time

def execute_with_retry(db_command):
    retries = 5
    for attempt in range(retries):
        try:
            # Execute your command here
            break  # Exit loop if successful
        except sqlite3.OperationalError as e:
            if 'database is locked' in str(e):
                time.sleep(2)  # Wait before retrying
            else:
                raise