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    Chapter 14. Database Access > Sorting Large DBM Files

    Recipe 14.5. Sorting Large DBM Files

    14.5.1. Problem

    You want to process a large dataset you'd like to commit to a DBM file in a particular order.

    14.5.2. Solution

    Use the DB_File's B-tree bindings and supply a comparison function of your own devising:


      

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