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Absolutely! (Score:1)

by CromeDome (4395)

When tasked with importing data from an external source, consider importing it into a separate db/table and then building/extending the necessary functionality on top of that (versus importing the data right into your existing data).

Data import is a large part of what we do. We collect property appraisal data, tax collection data from banks.... the list goes on. There are so many reasons this lesson is valid. If nothing else, if there is a bug in the import, you don't have to go through the hassle of act

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