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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: The joy of SQL
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On 02/11/2024 05:19, 186282@ud0s4.net wrote:
> I don't think there's any distinct "advantage" these
>    days in either flat-file or MV. Plusses and minuses
>    for each approach. It's all a matter of how you FEEL
>    data should be structured/stored.
> 
>    In short, 'religion'.

MV? no one seems to know what 'MV' is. Did you invent it?

Insofar as data storage goes there are considerable advantages to a 
normalised database with indices et al.

It is not a religious choice.

The religion comes in with supporters who have been told that 
*irrespective of the actual context or uses* it is 'simply the best'

Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools.



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