Can we use Excel file as a database in java?

Hi There,

Can we access Excel file java code as a database?

Thanks in advance!

You can, yes. But you shouldn't, no.

Excel isn't a database. It's a spreadsheet. Accessing it as a database would only lead to trouble. Use the appropriate API to interact with Excel files. Commonly used one is Apache POI HSSF/XSSF.

Alternatively, if your sole purpose is to have an embedded database in your application, then look for JavaDB (included since JDK6), Derby (its predecesor) or Hypersonic. No, MSAccess is not a good alternative, no.

Excel as a database

Sorry, couldn't resist :-) It is possible; googling for "excel jdbc" will provide you with lots of starting points.

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