I don't believe the database size is directly related to the flat file size. If you tie a %hash, put nothing in it, then untie, the db file will be around 32KB (at least for me: Win2K/ASPerl). I assume this 32KB is the data structure with no data. It grows slowly (not exponentially, thank God) as you put more data into the tied hash.

Size isn't a pressing issue, just a thought. I have 125MB of data on my webserver, but have only used about 10 for the past year.

Next on your plate should be learning SQL and the DBI module, so you can interface with mySQL, Postgres, Oracle, and Access. Dominus has a good article on SQL and DBI here

Glad to be of service,

John J Reiser
newrisedesigns.com

In reply to Re^3: (nrd) DB_File vs flat file in terms of speed by newrisedesigns
in thread DB_File vs flat file in terms of speed by kiat

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