Q&A

Q1: When should I use a DBM-like database as opposed to a SQL database?
A1: A DBM-like database is a good option when you want to store small amounts of relatively simple data (typically name/value pairs). If you want to store larger amounts of data or want to retrieve information based on conditions of any type, you should consider a SQL solution.

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