--- title: SQLite/SQLDelight ❤ Kotlin Multiplatform | daily.dev description: An early exploration of running SQLite and SQLDelight on Kotlin Multiplatform, targeting both Android and iOS. The author outlines the current state of Kotlin... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/sqlite-sqldelight-kotlin-multiplatform-endvfnmpj twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: SQLite/SQLDelight ❤ Kotlin Multiplatform | daily.dev og:description: An early exploration of running SQLite and SQLDelight on Kotlin Multiplatform, targeting both Android and iOS. 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