database vs. flat files

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  1. Databases can handle querying
    tasks, so you don’t have to walk
    over files manually. Databases can
    handle very complicated queries.
  2. Databases can handle indexing tasks,
    so if tasks like get record with id
    = x can be VERY fast
  3. Databases can handle multiprocess/multithreaded access.
  4. Databases can handle access from
    network
  5. Databases can watch for data
    integrity
  6. Databases can update data easily
    (see 1) )
  7. Databases are reliable
  8. Databases can handle transactions
    and concurrent access
  9. Databases + ORMs let you manipulate
    data in very programmer friendly way.

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