is it ok to keep embeded database file open during running time of my app?

Question

I am using an embedded database file, on start up of my app, i will open the database file, only when the app exit, i close the database file, is it a best practice?

should i use it the traditional open-update-close fashion?

Answer 1

There's nothing wrong with this approach as long as:

• the database isn't shared
• keeping an connection open does not require significant resources
• you can safely release any allocated resources when your application crashes or terminates unexpectedly.