App Database Query

[bishmedia]

Ok i have a dilemma, i would like to build an App that would look up a database of Brass Band results and i'm unsure of the best way of going about this?

From peoples experience what is best, i initially would like to have the database on my own site so that i can update it and its visible to anyone who has the App.

So what's best, mysql, xml, IO File? Obviously the App would only read.

Im sure there are plenty of provisos to this i.e does my server host sql etc but i just need peoples feedback.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[madSac]

I think you should use mysql in your site but to display result you should use XML or JSON.They will help you in fast response rather than using Files IO.

 

[bishmedia]

Ok many thanks, i have decided to use xml as this seems to do what i require.

Many Thanks