[nycphp-talk] Database vs. XML
Oktay Altunergil
nyphp at altunergil.com
Tue Jul 16 09:50:39 EDT 2002
A database is designed for optimum storage and fast retrieval of data. XML deals more with the representation of existing data. I believe you have to use the right tool for the job. Obviously you can still use XML with the data you have gathered from a database.
Oktay Altunergil
On Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:24:41 -0400
bruce at mtiglobal.com wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I've been asking a number of people this question but haven't received a
> satisfactory answer, so was wondering if anyone here can help.
>
> Both a database (such as MySQL) and XML can be used for storing,
> manipulating (XML w/ XSLT), rendering data.
>
> How does one decide between the two?
>
> One scenario I might be dealing with soon is taking product information
> from a DOS system and throwing it out to either MySQL or XML for posting on
> a web site.
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Bruce
>
>
>
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