Storing data with a stand-alone C++ application
- by Mike
I work with Apache, PHP, and MySQL for web development and local applications. For the past couple of years I have slowly been learning C++ and want to build an application this summer. Specifically, I want to make a "library" application in which I can store information about the books, CDs, and records that I own. I know this type of app exists, but I want to learn C++ and this seems like a good way to go about it.
Here are a few questions:
Is it possible to create a stand-alone application that does not require a database for storing data?
If the answer to #1 above is "yes", is it a good idea to do this for an application that could potentially need to manage a lot of data?
What data-storage options would you recommend for use with a C++ application?
Thanks!