Database Driven Configuration vs File Based Configuration

Developers should use Database Driven Configuration in scenarios requiring frequent configuration updates, multi-environment deployments (e meets developers should use file based configuration when building applications that need to run in multiple environments (e. Here's our take.

Database Driven Configuration

Nice Pick

Developers should use Database Driven Configuration in scenarios requiring frequent configuration updates, multi-environment deployments (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: configuration-management, database-design

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

File Based Configuration

Developers should use File Based Configuration when building applications that need to run in multiple environments (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: environment-variables, configuration-management

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Database Driven Configuration if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use File Based Configuration if: You prioritize g over what Database Driven Configuration offers.

The Bottom Line

Database Driven Configuration wins

Developers should use Database Driven Configuration in scenarios requiring frequent configuration updates, multi-environment deployments (e