How to Connect .NET Console Application to SQLite using ADO.NET

Apr 11, 2025

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to connect a.NET console application to a SQLite database using dotConnect for SQLite and ADO.NET.

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to set up a new.NET console application in Visual Studio.
  • How to install dotConnect for SQLite to enable SQLite connectivity.
  • How to configure your SQLite connection strings.
  • How to run and test your connection to the SQLite database within the application.

This step-by-step guide will give you a solid foundation to integrate SQLite databases into your.NET projects using Devart's dotConnect for SQLite.

Find the code example mentioned in the video here: https://dotnetfiddle.net/Ez5EyB

👉 Check full overview of dotConnect for SQLite here: https://www.devart.com/dotconnect/sqlite/

🔥 You can download dotConnect for SQLite trial here: https://www.devart.com/dotconnect/sqlite/download.html

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