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SQLite Wasm + OPFS: Building Sub-Millisecond Persistent In-Browser Databases

A comprehensive systems guide to running SQLite in web browsers using WebAssembly and Origin Private File System (OPFS). We benchmark synchronous I/O, multi-tab locking, web worker offloading, and local-first CRDT synchronization.

Sachin Sharma
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Sep 2, 2026
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SQLite Wasm + OPFS: Building Sub-Millisecond Persistent In-Browser Databases
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A comprehensive systems guide to running SQLite in web browsers using WebAssembly and Origin Private File System (OPFS). We benchmark synchronous I/O, multi-tab locking, web worker offloading, and local-first CRDT synchronization.

Sachin Sharma

Sachin Sharma

Software Developer & Mobile Engineer

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