Better Quote by Ed Bliss
“A few fat files are better than a lot of thin ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Data Management, 2015
Preferring a few large, well‑structured files over many small, fragmented ones for efficiency.
In simple terms: Big files beat many tiny ones.
Consolidate data for simplicity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- database design
- file storage
- project documentation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does file size affect performance?
- When is fragmentation acceptable?
Large files can become unwieldy.