[bevr1337]

> The real question isn't "do you need a database" but "do you need state" — and often the answer is no.

This is a solid takeaway and applies to a lot of domains. Great observation

[datadrivenangel]

But if you have state, and that state needs to persist between program executions, then for the love of resiliency and all that is robust, consider using a SQL database!