Video quality assessment - do you need a database?

Question

Database

An application for evaluating video quality using reference metrics is being implemented. The question arose - does this task require the use of a database?
Alternatively, the database can store reports (file sizes, estimates, etc.).

Answer 1

no, if
- no search needed
- no need to change the report
- the report is public
- no need to preserve the integrity of the array of reports

Answer 2

If you need to store data, then you CAN use a database. It is necessary or not necessary - it is up to the "architect" of the application to decide. You can store applications in memory, you can in files, on sections, in the registry ...