tursodatabase/libsql

Use `WAL` as default everywhere

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#1,553 opened on Jul 14, 2024

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Currently, Turso (the platform), libsql-sever, and embedded replicas use WAL mode and it is the only mode supported. However libsql drivers don't have WAL mode as default. Let's change that to use WAL everywhere.

reported here: https://discord.com/channels/933071162680958986/1154725980183732224/1261642078694150144

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Locate where libsql drivers set the default journal mode and change it to WAL, ensuring backward compatibility.
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c
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database
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2
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Half day
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Clear
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CSQLite
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75