Assume for my specific case I can use either one, what is the main advantage of using data set over sequential file?
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sequential file cf. data set
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sequential file cf. data set
In sequential file you can read and write the data only sequentially, whereas if you are using a dataset you can read and write the data, parallely or sequentially. Default mode being Parallel. Datasets don't store the data like a sequential file at the specified physical location.
They are normally recommended as intermediate files throughout your processing.
I hope it helps.
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Ashwin
They are normally recommended as intermediate files throughout your processing.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Ashwin