File Access

[Gaz1634]

What is the best way to access objects from a file?

For instance if a stock file contains 10000 stock records, what is the best way to read these objects in? And allow searching through the file, much like a database application!

Also what is the best way to implement a system for use by multiple users, e.g. stock control?

 

[palbano]

>> best way

um well that would be a "Database" or did u mean the next bast way?

>> And allow searching through the file

well if you only need to search on a single key then u can just sort the file. if you need searchs on different keys then u need to create index files and sort them.

also try google - "programming logic and design"

-pete