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Re:XML for databases: a dead idea by Zash on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @11:44AM (#5061118)
XML is fine if used where it fits.

Use the best tool for the job and all that.

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Re:XML for databases: a dead idea by calpaterson on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @12:25PM (#5061413)
> Use the best tool for the job and all that.

I don't know of anyone advocating that they something other than the best tools for the job should ever be used. The question is whether a particular tool is good for a particular job or not.

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