Re: Q: what is the best open source native XML database

From: Godmar Back <godmar_at_nyob>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:39 -0500
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:09 AM, Sean Hannan <shannan_at_jhu.edu> wrote:
> I've had the best experience (query speed, primarily) with BaseX.  This was primarily for large XML document processing, so I'm not sure how much it will satisfy your transactional needs.
>
> I was initially using eXist, and then switched over to BaseX because the speed gains were very noticeable.
>

What about the relative maturity/functionality of eXist vs BaseX? I'm
a bit skeptical to put my eggs in a University project basket not
backed by a continuous revenue stream (... did I just say that out
loud?)

 - Godmar
Received on Tue Jan 19 2010 - 13:03:54 EST