I'm working on a project where I need to track various aspects like project name, start time, end time, and current state (which could be not started, running, or complete). Each project has multiple runs, and I want to keep track of their states, including start, stop, and elapsed time. I'm considering using a JSON file for data persistence. Does anyone have suggestions on how to best approach this?
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In one of my projects, I just saved a JSON file in the user’s home directory. Once loaded, it functions as a custom PowerShell object where each property corresponds to a value I want to keep track of.
It really comes down to what you expect for your project's future. For local scripts, I usually stick with CSV or JSON. Don't overthink it unless you know scalability will be an issue later on.
You might want to check out using export-clixml and import-clixml to save and load your state objects. It’s a straightforward approach if you’re after simplicity.
I personally write everything to an external SQL server. It's a bit overkill, but I have easy access since I'm a DBA. If you're looking for something simpler locally, CSV could also be a good option alongside JSON.
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