How do I enable Sqlite3 in OS X 10.5.8 with PHP?

Question

I want to install the Symfony framework on my MAMP stack. However, when I try to run it, Symfony complains that I need to \"Install and enable the SQLite3 or PDO_SQLite extensio

Answer 1

Apple's pre-built PHP is rather limited, to say the least. They've added more stuff in versions in Snow Leopard and Lion, but it still lacks various features. As far as library version numbers go, those get updated with OS Point releases from Apple. As Leopard is now two generations behind the current, I wouldn't expect Apple to be providing more than security fixes for it at this point.

You could install a third-party of PHP such as the Entropy or Liip releases. The former isn't maintained anymore but I know it works with Leopard. The latter is more up to date, but I don't know what its Leopard compatibility status is.

• http://php-osx.liip.ch/
• http://www.entropy.ch/

Failing that, you'll have to download the PHP source and start building extensions yourself. For this you'll need to install XCode, which should be on the Leopard install disc. This method is extremely fiddly and difficult, however, and is only recommended for advanced users.