Running queries on large data structure

[Christoph Haas]

On Friday 04 August 2006 15:23, Amit Khemka wrote:
> Though some sugggested maintaining data in some XML structures, I was
> wondering that
> if you considered using some native XML database like BDB XML.
>
> 1. It allows you to retain hierarchical structure of data.
> 2. It also has support for precompiled queries.
> 3. You can open a persistent connection.

Also an interesting approach. Unfortunately my XML knowledge is limited to 
some basic DocBook/XML. And actually I don't understand why XML is such a 
hype. Parsing and handling of XML files is slow and IMHO ugly. At least 
when compared to DBMSs. The only drawback of DBMSs is the relational 
design. Otherwise it's simple and lightning fast.

But I have bookmarked an XQuery tutorial already and will see whether I 
enjoy playing with it. Thanks for the pointer.

 Christoph