RE: Using bits to store information in the database.

From: Jamadagni, Rajendra <Rajendra.Jamadagni_at_espn.com>
Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 06:57:13 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00592421.20030507065713@fatcity.com>

I think using integers rather than bits will be easier on your where clause. It might look nice, but it will probably be a killer for performance when you starting using bit logic in queries.  

I'd prefer but YMMV  

Verified         1
Non-Verified     2
Conformed        3
non-confirmed    4
Audited          5

Raj

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Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 10:22 AM
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Looking for advise on storing bits in the Oracle database column. The scenario goes like this:  

define column statusFlag NUMBER(x)
statusFlag can represent the following:  

verified set to 1
nonverified set to 10
confirmed set to 100
non confirmed set to 1000
audited set to 10000  

I believe this gets my point accross.... So here are my questions:

What is the largest amount of bit I can set for a NUMBER(x)?  

How can one set and retrive the information in Oracle based on bits being set?  

Are there any draw backs from using too large of a NUMBER? I can guess one.. wasted space.    

Thanks in advanced,
-Lizz

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