Re: The fable of DEMETRIUS, CONSTRAINTICUS, and AUTOMATICUS
From: Gene Wirchenko <genew_at_mail.ocis.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:03:54 -0700
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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:03:54 -0700
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"Laconic2" <laconic2_at_comcast.net> wrote:
>Don't get me started on VARCHAR! I've got a whole rant on that subject!
If you already have a rant, you have already started, so...
So what is wrong with varchar?
My surname has nine characters. Some have more; some have fewer. To accurately represent them requires awareness of the length.
Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko
Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation:
I have preferences.
You have biases.
He/She has prejudices.
Received on Thu Oct 21 2004 - 18:03:54 CEST