HELP - Flatfile Database - How to implement - Pros & Cons

Joined: 11/28/2008

Hi All, - I'm a newbie here - my first post...

I am a website delvolper in my spare time for a ScriptureUnion camp in the UK and want to develop the site further without paying for MySQL space on my host's server.

I was told by a colleage that the Flat FIle database approach may be suitable.

Can anyone share their experiences of Flatfile databasing?
Can anyone tell me how to proceed in learing about how to implement something along these lines?

I have limited programming experience, but am a quick learner and understand the principles.

Many thanks in advance.

John.

Joined: 11/28/2008
I would say to get a better

I would say to get a better host. Most hosts have free mysql space. They are just trying to wring a little extra money out of you.

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Joined: 11/28/2008
I agree, You’re being ripped

I agree, You’re being ripped off. Even FREE web hosts offer MySQL databases.

A flat-file system will work fine if you don’t plan on actually going anywhere with the site…. In which case I recommend that you drop the project and move on….

But if you are planning on turning the site into something you NEED to go MySQL. If you need a new host I have a list of free ones on the first lesson of http://www.learnphpfree.com or if your site is a ministry you can get free space from http://www.project62.com

But what ever you do, get a database. (You’ll thank me later. /tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> )

Joined: 11/28/2008
flatfile sql class:

flatfile sql class: http://sourceforge.net/projects/fsql/

But I'd suggest looking into moving servers. Let me know if I can help.

TJ SINGLETON