The Tabular DataSource is a self-contained data source that is editable from within the data designer. The data source contains both the data schema and the data records, in XML format, making it a very efficient mechanism for accessing small volumes of data quickly. Furthermore, the Elixir data stores are capable of generating into the tabular format, allowing any data source to be quickly replicated in tabular form. This enables users to work with data without needing a database connection.