For local development in the , which database option is recommended?

Question

Options

• ANosat
• BSQLite
• CPostgreSQL
• DSAP HANA Cloud

• B
  88% (15)
• C
  6% (1)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

SQLite is the recommended choice for local development because it is a lightweight, serverless, file-based database that requires zero installation or configuration - you can start building immediately without running a database server. In frameworks like SAP CAP (Cloud Application Programming model), SQLite is the built-in default for local development precisely for this reason.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Nosat) - Not a real database; likely a fabricated distractor.
• C (PostgreSQL) - A robust production-grade database, but requires a running server and additional setup, making it overkill for local dev.
• D (SAP HANA Cloud) - A cloud-hosted database intended for production/staging environments; unusable offline and adds unnecessary complexity for local work.

Memory tip: Think "Simple Start = SQLite" - when you're developing locally, you want the simplest option that needs no server. SQLite lives in a single file on your machine, so it's the natural fit before you move to a cloud or production database.

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