👇 Flat files

Flat files are where you only need to find one place to access the files.

Advantages

• All records are stored in one place
• Easy to understand and configure using various standard office applications
• It is an excellent option for small databases
• It requires less hardware and software components
• Simple and portable
• Can be used with no special software

Disadvantages

• Flat file database is harder to update
• Harder to change data format
• It is poor database in terms of complex queries
• It increased redundancy and inconsistency