Pages to database or file?

[TheServant]

Hi all,
Long time no see, but getting back into it! Anyway, I have started writing a simple CMS for some of my websites which will allow my clients to manage pages and content themselves. I have made an online editor for pages (very simple using BBcode), but they keep asking for new pages (or deleting old pages).
I have a general idea but I can't work out whether I want to have pages made and stored in a database (which would be easier), or create and edit actual files (I think faster for server requests - fopen(), etc...).
I have been searching for ages to get this answered, but am yet to get anyone specifically identify this! What are your thoughts?

[TheServant]

I am leaning towards going the database route, and will continue on that path unless anyone has any strong opinions to the contrary?

[Markus]

Definitely go with using a database.

Mark.

[TheServant]

Thanks Mark... I was going to go through all the reasons for each, but after starting I realise that there are some function which would be very difficult, if not impossible, without using the databse method. Regardless of any speed saving, I agree that databasing is the way to go.

[hsriat]

Hi all,
Long time no see, but getting back into it! Anyway, I have started writing a simple CMS for some of my websites which will allow my clients to manage pages and content themselves. I have made an online editor for pages (very simple using BBcode), but they keep asking for new pages (or deleting old pages).
I have a general idea but I can't work out whether I want to have pages made and stored in a database (which would be easier), or create and edit actual files (I think faster for server requests - fopen(), etc...).
I have been searching for ages to get this answered, but am yet to get anyone specifically identify this! What are your thoughts?

XML can be another option.