On 11/27/06, Isaac Raway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'd like to strongly second this. Avoid NULL columns, even at apparent cost. Having a valid default value is always better. If a design appears to require NULL values, then the design is likely critically flawed.
Using NULLS is NOT a critical design flaw. NULL means something specific and if you use it correctly it works perfectly. NULL indicates when nothing has been entered into a field. Not entering anything, and entering spaces or a default value, are different. If you need that information then it's very useful. If you don't then don't use it by assigning default values. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
