On 16 Jul., 12:43, Steven Herod <[email protected]> wrote: > XML would be the > 'modern' equivalent. To do it in a relational database with Java > would involve a lot more work and a lot less flexibility.
I am working in DMS and ECM field and here there is a wave of products using alternatives (although sometimes just as an addition). What I observe is that "stores" that are not structured as tables - stores that allow the storage of any data (beeing an object, xml or whatever) increases the "data mess". Many people have difficulties in keeping their data structured and organized (as many having problems keeping their household in pretty order ;-) ). A relational database might give you limitations in freedom how to archive your data but my observation is that relational databases produce less chaos. - YMMV. On 16 Jul., 12:59, Christian Catchpole <[email protected]> wrote: > I am more so questioning how the SQL ecosystem > has evolved as the only serious choice for persistence. Are you thinking of "persistence" basically in relation with "objects" or in general in the way of making your data persistant? > [...] products which try to offer alternatives to relational > SQL. But I guess none of these ever gain any real traction because it > all seems so risky to trust any of them with your most valuable > asset.. your data. Especially if they don't support Crystal Reports. I think it is similar to people using lists - or in IT the Excel type applications. People think in lists and tables when it comes to the need of getting an overview. Next step is creating graphical views on the data. So I think, SQL is still a good choice in general for storing and querying data... --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
