I know the TXT vs MYSQL thing has been done to death and I don't want to start another one rolling... this is just a simple "small ocassional files = plain/text" question
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Would everyone agree that it's probably better to use plain/text files to store data (less than 128 characters) rather than MySQL if the files only need to be accessed now and again?
I know the TXT vs MYSQL thing has been done to death and I don't want to start another one rolling... this is just a simple "small ocassional files = plain/text" question
I know the TXT vs MYSQL thing has been done to death and I don't want to start another one rolling... this is just a simple "small ocassional files = plain/text" question
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My general philosphy is that if I have access to a db I will use a db because you never know when seldom accessed or changed becomes alot.
But occasionaly I have broken that rule and used files like and you said for simple, not accessed very much bit of info, like user info or the like.
As for speed which would be faster I have a strange hunch that it would be the db.
phpScott
But occasionaly I have broken that rule and used files like and you said for simple, not accessed very much bit of info, like user info or the like.
As for speed which would be faster I have a strange hunch that it would be the db.
phpScott
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