Write binary file database C#

Question

my concern is that, im trying to make a program that will show up let's say images of cars to create a collection. I'm using windows forms and i have made the grapchical interface i want. The thing is i have a xml file (like database) with 300 cars(elements) and each car has a some children elements one of them being the "carname.png" so i can use it to find the file image to show also. My concern here is if there is a way to convert this xml file into a binary one that my program will be able to read much faster. This is for efficiency and self-educational-practice purposes as I am young in programming. Thanx in advance for your time and thoughts.

Answer 1

Simply import your XML file into a suitable database and query that instead. If it naturally fits into relational form, use Sqlite as first choice. In the Windows environment as a learning experience you might prefer to use SqlServer but it's overkill.

If the data does not fit naturally into the relational form then use a no-sql database like MongoDB and store your XML records (or JSON or whatever) in it. You get fast access and XML flexibility together.