On 04/04/2017 01:50 PM, Rob Gaddi wrote:
On 04/04/2017 10:23 AM, Dave wrote:
I don't care for the idea of replacing the data file for every save. My
preference would to append to the existing data file - makes more sense.
However, that is not how json works. So, I'm considering other
alternatives for a data file structure. Paired data (key and value) is
not really required, but my feeling is that it makes the data file more
robust. A database seems a little over the top for this situation since
there is no querying of data - just load and save.
Dave,
Valid. That said, the database implementation (especially if you just
use Sqlite) is written, done, and works. There are reasons that a lot
of programs use it just to store things like user settings. Having a
backend that's already ACID takes a lot of stress out of things like
what I'm assuming you don't like about full data file replacement: what
happens if you get a powerfail midway through.
I'm not saying it's the right answer, but it's not nearly so much
flyswatting with a sledgehammer as you may think.
I'll take a look at it. Thanks!
Dave,
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