Re: [Phpwebsite-developers] PEAR and Database Abstraction

[Adam M. <ad...@tu...>]

Very well put, Matt :)

Adam

> 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
>
>
>
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Adam Morton
Developer - Web Technology Group
Appalachian State University
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