Re: Difference between Integer and Number

JW wrote:

> Hello everybuddy!
>
> I just want to know if there is any difference between the use of
> integer and number as a primary key.
>
> I īve got a database design tool, which handles them identically.
>
> Thanks
>
> James

No. All numerical data in Oracle is stored as number. The various words such as integer, float, etc. are just aliases for different formats.

http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/A87860_01/doc/server.817/a76965/c10datyp.htm#743

Daniel Morgan Received on Wed Oct 16 2002 - 10:52:14 CDT