Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 15:20:24 03/03/06
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On March 03, 2006 at 17:10:03, Mark Boylan wrote: >On March 03, 2006 at 17:06:01, Steve Maughan wrote: > >>Dann, >> >>I don't like the idea of a SQL based system. I'm not an expert in SQL (which is >>one reason I don't like the idea of SQL :) ) and I also think it would mean that >>an engine that wants to support the format would be *much* more complex than one >>that supported a well defined record based structure. I've also concerns that >>SQL may be too slow for very fast blitz games - but as I said I'm not a SQL >>expert so my fears may have no basis. >> >>Regards, >> >>Steve > > >I have to agree with Steve. I think that SQL is a great idea for book-building >tools and such. But if I had to add the psql headers and link to those libs, I'd >probably just say "forget it." I would think there needs to be an export format >for engines. Just use an API. It will be far faster and better than a custom formet. Also, all the bugs would be removed. It would be more flexible and basically better in every conceivable way. Not using SQL is definitely the wrong approach.
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