Flat file vs database driven systems

Hi guys,

With the rise in popularity of flat file system/cms now, I just wondered what everyone else thought about the pros and cons of this versus database driven systems.

I can see some pros but honestly, I've spent so long always developing db driven systems as I'm sure everyone else has to even consider a flat file system.

With db querying it just makes sense to stick with db driven systems. Does anyone else have any thoughts? I'd be eager to hear. P.S no flame war please, but I know the community is good with that anyway.

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