> -----Original Message----- > From: pwxgao [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Subject: PERL/SQL, again? - Re: Procedures > >
I have been using languages like Smalltalk, Perl and Java for about xx years. I am a huge fan of putting one in the DB for embedded server procedures. I also beleive the best strategic option for MySQL to continue its adoption in the Enterprise IT world is to choose perl as this language. java is great. But so was Smalltalk. We develop everything in our shop now in perl. Continuing to leverage perl for server DB prcesure makes sense. Using yet another language, even if it is academically better suited, goes against the mainstream. Sorry Jon to pick on you but I cold not resist, I am in far too much of a good mood this morning, worrying ... it can only get worse. MySQL should choose a language that is consummate with its present RDBMS views - i.e. small and fast. If this is an in house implementation of PLSQL (like postgresql have done) then fine. This would leverage all the existing skills. Java although great in many respects has faults, and above all is memory hungry and slow compared to others. As such this does not fit well with MySQL's apparent views on speed and light weight. I don't mean to enter an ethical language war, as we all know the consequences, I just hope that the MySQL team make a good choice (which I am sure they would). MySQL team (Monty), are there any plans for this on the radar ? Greg > > regards, Jon PFIZER GLOBAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any attachment has been virus checked by the PGRD Sandwich Data Centre. ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
