Re: Code in the database or middle tier (the CLR controversy)

> Not at all: That is not what I am saying. What I am saying is that
> those who are using them are far more likely to have training in
> RDBMSs and thus be more knowledgeable and more competent.

That is stating the obvious.

>> Are programmers using PL/SQL on the app side any smarter w.r.t.
>> relational SQL than those using VB? Do they write better SQL because they
>> use PL/SQL?
>
> Yes. Yes. Yes.

Be serious. Red is also better then blue if you prefer red.

>> IMHO, there is nothing inherintly worse in VB/SQL compared to PL/SQL...
>
> Other than speed and scalability and security?

What facts do you have to back this up? Or is this just your opinion?

> But that is irrelevant
> This isn't about the language or its capabilities.

You brought up the VB thing. There are many talented SQL people out there that also use VB and/or c#.

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