Alternative to MySQL

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I feel I should let you know what is possible. WFB outputs to csv or MySQL or direct to post. I rarely use a MySQL database, I use a flat file system. Why? It can be uploaded working with the supporting scripts. The csv files are the tables, The system is totally free designed by a Polish guy. It is relational and has all the necessary commands to handle any search or sorting algorithm. Majority of sites support php now but a lot do not have MySQL access. WFB gives the output direct into a table for this database.
It is another reason why WFB is relied upon by me to do the heavy lifting, Having options with the output data adds to its viability.
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I haven't had a chance to mess with the program yet but I will. Thanks Prism.:)
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Well you have the first command now $rows=Count($db); this gives the number of raw entries in the table
It really is a dream to use and will handle most tasks even this forum which does not require mega huge files.
When you look at a MySQL database with say a 1000 entries it is not much different than looking at a csv table with the same number of entries. What goes in is strictly text how you treat it is up to you. Integer String Double, Float, Incremental etc. You can change the type as required
I am not saying that it beats MySQL it does not but it is difficult to upload a database that hits the ground running. I will try and do a demo of it down the track for all to see just how useful it can be. I have yet to try it to handle a CMS system should do the job ok. after all Joomla is just a database with a program attached, simplistic of course but then I am.
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