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> Whilst the human-readable files/formats have their merits, and the
> ability to 'hack' the saved files around with text tools is pretty
> wonderful, ...

Text files also work with diff then stored in a revision control system.

> I don't necessarily believe sql or a database back-end really offers any
> advantages over text flat-file .. its rather using a sledgehammer to
> crack a nut.

You might be right with the sledge hammer, I often write embedded application there a lot of things done dynamically is done much simpler statically at or before compile time.

The needed operations on the data will tell if sql is a good option.