Need database for lessons

[rozig]

@jackey8616 I think its time to add database for lessons. Writing lesson data in the code is not the right way to do it. At least, if you don't want to create a database lets save lesson data in JSON. What do you think?

[MinoLiu]

🤔 I think JSON is a good choice.

[rozig]

I'm wondering why are you avoiding database ..

[MinoLiu]

@rozig Because it will be difficult to maintain and contribute.

[rozig]

@Sean2525 @jackey8616 In my opinion that is not a big deal. I just wanted to share my idea with you, what if we develop the platform that teaches only Python and its technologies (Only python related frameworks, libraries and tools, such as Django, Flask, numpy etc) but in advanced level? People can add lessons through web interface and it will be created on database. But this is just the idea I came up with, if you don't like just ignore it.

[jackey8616]

@rozig
Your idea is very very good. And indeed, it's time to consider about centralized each lessons code with storage, such as JSON or DB that you mention earlier.
This platform, we strongly hope can running without any storage service, because we are not trying to running as a website to host it.
BUT, here is a BIG BUT,
For a complete service, I think a DB design is necessary for anyone who want to host it.

[jackey8616]

In my opinion is, we can make a simple toggle to switch b/w storage or not.
And I recommend using MongoDB to reduce the complexity of designing a schema.

[rozig]

Yes, we can use MongoDB. Can you add MongoDB integration?

[sawani02]

Yes, mongodb is better choice, I can help with integration. Please do let me know!

[jackey8616]

@sawani02
If you have any good way at implement MongoDB, just fork and send a PR.
We can review the code and discuss more.

[sawani02]

@jackey8616 , Sure! I will implement it and will let you know, I've not yet push the code on github