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Resolving Laravel SQLite Locked Error in PhpStorm with WSL2

When working with SQLite databases stored in WSL2 and accessing them via PhpStorm, you might encounter the following error: Error encountered when performing Introspect schema main: [SQLITE_BUSY] The database file is locked (database is locked) This issue arises due to SQLite’s file locking mechanisms, which are not fully compatible with WSL2’s file system when accessed through tools like PhpStorm. Problem When you drag and drop an SQLite file from the WSL2 folder into PhpStorm’s Database tab, PhpStorm generates a default connection URL like this: This URL does not include parameters to prevent locking issues. As a result, SQLite encounters file […]