When building Compose for Desktop applications, enabling SQLDelight to work seamlessly with native distributions can be tricky. In this article, we’ll share a simple tip to ensure SQLDelight is properly configured for your application’s distribution.
To make SQLDelight function as expected in your Compose for Desktop application, you need to explicitly include the necessary java.sql module in your distribution setup. Below is the configuration to achieve this:
compose.desktop {
application {
mainClass = "com.kdroid.seforim.MainKt"
nativeDistributions {
modules("java.sql")
targetFormats(TargetFormat.Dmg, TargetFormat.Msi, TargetFormat.Deb)
packageName = "com.kdroid.seforim"
packageVersion = "1.0.0"
}
}
}
modules("java.sql") ensures that the java.sql module, required by SQLDelight, is included in your application’s runtime.targetFormats configuration specifies the distribution formats for your application, such as .dmg for macOS, .msi for Windows, and .deb for Linux.packageName and packageVersion define your application’s name and version, which are important for distribution packages.Compose for Desktop applications are modular by design, and certain modules like java.sql are not included by default. SQLDelight relies on java.sql for database operations, and failing to include it can lead to runtime errors.
By explicitly including the java.sql module in your Compose for Desktop distribution configuration, you can ensure that SQLDelight works smoothly in your application. This simple addition can save you a lot of debugging time and enhance the reliability of your desktop application.
Start using this tip today to streamline your development process and deliver a seamless user experience!