Re: Storing Numeric Values in the Database -- MIDRANGE-L

Subject: Re: Storing Numeric Values in the Database
From: David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:06:51 -0500
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On 9/2/2011 7:01 AM, Joe Pluta wrote:

Generally speaking, what is the current wisdom about storing numeric
data in the database? Do folks still prefer packed representation
for data with decimal positions?

I have no preference for application data ... but I've found that, when sending data via a data queue (in my case it's usually sending to & from RPG and a Java app), I've found zoned representation handles the conversion much better.

david

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