SQLite is a small fast embedded SQL database engine. DBD::SQLite2 embeds that database engine into a DBD driver, so if you want a relational database for your project, but don't want to install a large RDBMS system like MySQL or PostgreSQL, then DBD::SQLite2 may be just what you need. Note: DBD::SQLite2 is the old version of DBD::SQLite, and embeds version 2.x.x of the sqlite library. The current version of DBD::SQLite embeds version 3 or possibly later. This release is designed to allow to have both versions installed on the same system.