hsqldb is a relational database engine written in Java with a JDBC driver that supports a subset of ANSI SQL:1999. It offers a small, fast database engine. Embedded and server modes are available. It includes tools such as a minimal Web server, in-memory query and management tools (which can be run as applets or servlets, too), a test framework, PHP compatibility, Eclipse and NetBeans IDE compatibility, and a number of demonstration examples.
This project is managed by Fred Toussi.
HSQLDB was featured as the SourceForge Project of the Month for January 2012.
This is the second release this month. It adds hot backup of database files and fixes a recently discovered issue with database recovery after a crash, present in
HSQLDB was featured as the SourceForge Project of the Month for January 2012.
The latest version has several enhancements, bug fixes and extra features. This version should be used for development and deployment in preference to all earlier 2.x releases. Also available on Maven.
The latest version was developed over the last 4 months and features many enhancements, bug fixes and extra features. This version should be used for development and deployment in preference to all earlier 2.x releases. It is also released on Maven.
The latest version marks one year of development and enhancements since the release of version 2.0.0. This version should be used for development and deployment in preference to all earlier version 2.0 and 2.x releases as it fixes all reported bugs in earlier versions.
HSQLDB 2.2.0 Final is now available.Since the release of HSQLDB 2.0.0 last June, the software has been deployed by thousands of developers. The code has undergone a full review with enhancements added in several areas, including compatibility modes for other database servers. This release is recommended for production and development.