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bevr1337 53 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Do you even need a database?

> The real question isn't "do you need a database" but "do you need state" — and often the answer is no.

This is a solid takeaway and applies to a lot of domains. Great observation

datadrivenangel 53 days ago [–]

But if you have state, and that state needs to persist between program executions, then for the love of resiliency and all that is robust, consider using a SQL database!

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