MySQL vs XML: pros & cons?

[Don Ireland]

 From the provided link:
"Until GnuCash supports simultaneous multiuser use almost all users are 
better off with the XML backend."

But I've read that before.  My question had more to do with the fact 
that I've read a number of messages in which people WERE using a true dB 
backend and I'm curious what benefit that gives them (I'm assuming there 
is SOME level of benefit--otherwise why would they do it).

Don Ireland

On 5/17/2016 7:19 PM, David T. wrote:
> https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Q:_Should_I_use_the_XML_or_database_backend.3F 
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>> On May 17, 2016, at 8:08 PM, Don Ireland <gnucash at donireland.com 
>> <mailto:gnucash at donireland.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Can someone help me understand the pros and cons of a MySQL backend 
>> vs XML? The only thing I can think of that MySQL would allow is for 
>> external apps to access the data directly.
>>
>> But an improperly coded app could corrupt the dB so that seems dangerous.
>>
>> Does a MySQL backend make it easier to use the python bindings or 
>> something? TIA!
>>
>> Don Ireland
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