Can I Run WordPress Without MySQL? [With Alternatives]

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Any system or application usually requires minimum software requirements to run properly. Likewise, WordPress clearly asks for a list of “recommendations” that the hosting server should provide in order for the platform to work with no issues.
We explore in this article why every WordPress site should have a database and what alternatives are available for creating a website without a database. Read more …

CMS vs Database: Understanding the Difference

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For specialists and workers in IT domains, the difference between content management systems and databases is quite obvious. However, there is still some confusion among non-technical users about the difference between these two terms.
In this article, we explore the exact meaning and differences between CMSs and databases from multiple perspectives. Read more …

CMS Without Database: Is Database Necessary for CMS?

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Just like the majority of software systems, content management systems employ a structure of two key components, application and data storage.
A CMS Without Database (or Flat-file CMS) is a content management system that still has an application layer, but it deals with a special type of data storage and processing. Basically, by utilizing formatted files instead of the traditional tabular databases. Read more …