Can we use the concept of streams and files in Java as a server for data in a working application?

Question

We all know that Java supports I/O operations through the concept of streams and files.I want to know that-can we use this concept for serving data to a working application.If yes,then how?

Answer 1

I think you could but it wouldn't be very efficient since it wouldn't be as pratical/scalable as using a proper database.