Re: General Mysql Connect

Waynn Lue wrote:

I sent an email to the mysql list, but it reminded me of a question I had for people structuring their PHP code. What's the general way that people structure their connections? Right now, I spawn off two mysql_connect calls at the top of the file that includes my database calls, using "true" for the fourth parameters, so as to create two new connections. Then I use those two connections for two different databases I have to query from. Is it better just to use mysql_select_db within the query function every time for the same connection? Should I use mysql_connect every time without using "true", so as to re-use connections. Should I be using pconnect instead? I spent some time looking for answers to these questions, but am getting conflicting answers. Some people think relying on the re-use of these functions is good, some think that explicit management is better. In general, how have people on the list found them? For example, is having constant mysql_select_db calls a problem?

Are they connecting as the same user and on the same server? Then you can replace with a mysql_select_db call. If they aren't both of those, you have no choice. No idea if it'll make much of a difference (performance wise etc) but I'd leave it as two connections. -- Postgresql & php tutorials http://www.designmagick.com/