#1 on my list: don't assume your application is the only one that will ever need access to your data. PUT YOUR DATA IN YOUR DATABASE. #2: don't put stuff that

#1 on my list: don't assume your application is the only one that will ever need access to your data. PUT YOUR DATA IN YOUR DATABASE. #2: don't put stuff that aren't true facts into your database -- just because it's a reliable cross-process data store does NOT mean it's appropriate for all cross-process data sharing. #3: don't fall in love with SQL. It fucking sucks.