On 11/22/2011 08:13 AM, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
Ken G. wrote:
It occurred to me last week while reviewing the files I made in using
Python, it could be somewhat similar to a database.
What would be a different between a Python files and Python
databases? Granted, the access in creating them are different, I
really don't see any different in the format of a file and a database.
A database is essentially a powerful managed service built on top of
one or more files. There's nothing you can do with a database that you
can't do with a big set of (say) Windows-style INI files and a whole
lot of code to manage them. A database does all the management for
you, handling all the complexity, data integrity, and security, so
that you don't have to re-invent the wheel. Since database software
tends to be big and complicated, there is a lot of wheel to be
re-invented.
I wish to thank those whom replied to my previous question regarding
database vs. file. The responses received was quite useful and helpful.
Ken
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