RE: SQL in XML [was PHP and DBase...]

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> > But, finally, I wonder if I shouldn't use XML files instead ?
> > Is it possible, directly, to make a SQL request on a XML file ?
> 
> How much data are you storing and how fast do you need it?
> 
> If you're doing heavy "database" type queries, then just use mySQL.

Yes, I use Oracle for my "real" data ;-)

> XML is kind of a PITA to use IMHO. You have to set up DOM Objects and all
> this crap, then loop over nodes and use xpaths and watch out for #text
> elements and it's just messy. I'm forced to use XML for part of a project @
> work, and I'm always grateful when I can switch back to using a database and
> SQL as God intended it to be. ;-p

Hum, ok. XPaths is the only good solution to query an XML file (I am a
newbie in this domain) ?

> However, if you're just storing some basic configs or preferences, then I
> would suggest looking into a much simpler (and universal):
> 
> http://www.php.net/parse_ini_file

Yes !!! Excellent !!! It is exactly what I need.
I'd like to play with XML files, but, for my problem, your solution is
perfect !

Thank you very much.

David.

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