RDBMS - Relational Data Base Management Systems (of which MySql is one of many) we developed starting in the 1960s to solve many of the problems associated with flat file databases. They are widely used because they do. SQL or Structured Query Language is one of the ways in which you can interact with the data in a RDBMS. It is quite simple to learn the basics of SQL. With a RDBMS you have far more flexibility in what you can do with the data than with flat files where you essentially have to roll your own sql.

For anything more than trivial applications using a DB is the way to go. Trivial applications often develop featuritis so starting with a DB is often not a bad idea. Once you have tasted the power of SQL and a RDBMS there it is really hard to go back to flatfiles.

cheers

tachyon

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