Size difference between MySQL databas and a .TXT file

[boredboi]

Which would be bigger?
MySQL or a txt file,
and what would the approximate difference be?
(assume the txt file is 100mb)

Thanks.

[Vinay]

i cant tell you the exact difference in file size, but as an educated guess, i'd say they'd be "APPROXIMATELY" the same...

as for capability, mySQL is MUCH MORE capable than a text file and MUCH FASTER .... its best if you work in mySQL, thats just my recommendation

Regards,
Vinay
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