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Sometimes Text Files Are Better Than Databases

Written by Aijaz Ansari. Filed under Computers. Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , . No comments.
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There are many classes of applications for which text files are the preferred means of storing data. One of the main reasons is that when data is stored in a relational database, editing it is not a trivial task. A well-normalized database is not easily updated via an SQL command line. More often than not, a dedicated, graphical editor is needed to model the complex relationships.