> >Can anyone tell me what advantages there are in keeping dates and times in a MySQL DateTime field, as opposed to storing its >string equivalent in a Varchar field ?
Decent sorting, validity checking, being able to use the DATE and TIME functions etc etc... With regards, Martijn Tonies Database Workbench - tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL, Oracle & MS SQL Server Upscene Productions http://www.upscene.com Database development questions? Check the forum! http://www.databasedevelopmentforum.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
