Re: use of date type fields

[Jon Paris <paris@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>> "We're embarking on some database design issues and I wanted to know how
others felt about the use of date type fields versus just numeric type
fields (format would be CCYYMMDD)." <<

Check out the two articles by Doug Pence and Ron Hawkins in recent issues of
Midrange Computing.  I think they were in the September time frame.  They
thoroughly explored all the pros and cons.  In my opinion it ranks as the only
common sense reporting I've seen on the subject.

I'll sit back now and let John Carr fill you in on his practical experiences in
this area.


Jon Paris - AS/400 AD Market Support - paris@ca.ibm.com
Phone: (416) 448-4019   -   Fax: (416) 448-4414
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