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

> > 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.