On 15/05/12 10:36, Russel Winder wrote:
...queries passed over it then year a database it the
right thing -- though I would probably choose a non-SQL database.
As a matter of interest why?
And what kind of alternative would you use?
It seems to me that SQL is ideally suited(*) to this type of role. I'm
curious what the alternatives might be and why they would be preferred?
(*)Because: Flexible query language, wide set of tools including GUI
query builders, reporting tools etc. Plus easy integration with
programming environments, scaleability (less an issue here),
security(usually) etc.
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Alan G
Author of the Learn to Program web site
http://www.alan-g.me.uk/
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