Abstract
When people think about a model layer, they often immediately think of using a relational database management system (RDBMS) such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. In fact, there are many different ways to store your data in a Pylons application, so there are many different ways to model that data. It is important to decide on the correct approach for your particular needs. Some approaches might include these:
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Storing data in files in the filesystem
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Storing data via a web service such as Amazon S3
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Storing data in an object database
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Storing data in an XML database
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Storing data in an RDBMS
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© 2009 James Gardner
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(2009). Introducing the Model and SQLAlchemy. In: The Definitive Guide to Pylons. Apress. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-0534-0_7
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