MySQL vs XML: pros & cons?

[Colin Law]

On 19 May 2016 at 21:51, Klaus Dahlke <kdahlke at gmx.de> wrote:
> Hi Don,
> my main reason for opting for the Postgresql is easier reprting. I access the database stricly in read-only mode and have written a ruby on rails application according to my needs.

I do the same (though I use mysql), however for day to day working I
use the xml storage as it is faster, possibly less buggy, and easier
to backup, and just do a Save As to mysql format when I want to run
the reports (which is generally monthly).

Colin