[Phpwebsite-developers] PEAR and Database Abstraction

[Matthew M. <ma...@tu...>]

> I share Don's concern... I think we should be very careful in regards to
> performance issues - the DB abstraction *will* slow things down a bit no
> matter how well it is implemented.

To further this point:

Database abstraction will get better. PEAR is still pretty green (heh),
not in skill and talent obviously, but in age and acceptance. They WILL
become the predominate library for php and we should take advantage of it.

As they grow, we grow. Plus their abstraction code will probably get
tighter and faster.

As for the question as to why should we support many databases. Our goal
is to make phpWebSite THE platform to program for. Instead of focusing on
the "gee whiz", we focus on flexibility, standard, and easy of use. This
draws developers which allows us to grow. More database options, means
better chances for module creation. Why limit ourselves to people who just
know MySQL when we can pull developers from seven other databases?


Matthew McNaney
Internet Systems Architect
Electronic Student Services
Email: ma...@tu...
URL: http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu
Phone: 828-262-6493