Re: Which SQL is the best for servers?

From: Thomas Kellerer <FJIFALSDGVAF_at_spammotel.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:48:17 +0100
Message-ID: <6vu8pgFm096eU1_at_mid.individual.net>


Matthias Hoys wrote on 16.02.2009 22:56:
>> Should you choose an open-source, make sure your code AND your DDL uses as
>> much ANSI standards as possible so when you do need to move to something
>> else, it won't be as painful. (auto-incrementing columns vs. sequences
>> etc...).

> 
> I really wouldn't go for database independence ... Choose a RDBMS and use 
> all of its features ! 

Full ACK.

The only reason to go for DBMS independence is when you are creating a standard product which should run on multiple platforms. Received on Mon Feb 16 2009 - 16:48:17 CST

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