I know what it does, I'm trying to find real examples that demonstrate why people think it's needed. Nick has provided a good one. Any others?
Tim. On Tue, Nov 30, 2004 at 06:37:01PM -0800, Terrence Brannon wrote: > > > >I don't get it. Can someone give me some small but real examples > >of the problem that's being solved here? > > well the ABSTRACT says it all... I regurgitate: > > <quote> > DBIx::DBH is designed to facilitate and validate the process of creating > DBI database connections. It's chief and unique contribution to this set > of modules on CPAN is that it forms the DSN string for you, regardless > of database vendor. Another thing about this module is that it takes a > flat Perl hash as input, making it ideal for converting HTTP form data > and or config file information into DBI database handles. It also can > form DSN strings for both major free databases and is subclassed to > support extension for other databases. > > DBIx::DBH provides rigorous validation on the input parameters via > Params::Validate. It does not allow parameters which are not defined by > the DBI or the database vendor driver into the hash > </quote> > > > > -- > Terrence Brannon, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
