I'm currently using flatfile text databases and using perl to read records and produce tables. Some of the files contain 200,000 lines. This method is quick and easy but I'm thinking of moving up to PHP so that I can use more complex tables and run faster.
I need to be able to read database files and produce tables. I don't want to add records or delete records.
1) If I change to PHP would the scripts run faster or slower than perl?
2) The text files are derived from dBase databases. Would I gain speed advantage by using PHP and dBase or should I stay with the text files?
3) Is there anyway I can do indexing? - even if I have to convert to another database format. Would Access suffice?
Cheers.
I need to be able to read database files and produce tables. I don't want to add records or delete records.
1) If I change to PHP would the scripts run faster or slower than perl?
2) The text files are derived from dBase databases. Would I gain speed advantage by using PHP and dBase or should I stay with the text files?
3) Is there anyway I can do indexing? - even if I have to convert to another database format. Would Access suffice?
Cheers.