Re: Database Abstraction Class

Shawn McKenzie wrote: > Micah Gersten wrote: >> Michael A. Peters wrote: >> >>> Anywhoo, that being said, does anyone have a suggestion for a good >>> database abstraction class? >>> >>> Preferably one that already has decent support for several open source >>> databases? >> Try Doctrine: >> http://www.doctrine-project.org/ >> >> From the website: >> What is Doctrine? >> Doctrine is an object relational mapper (ORM) for PHP 5.2.3+ that sits >> on top of a powerful database abstraction layer (DBAL). One of its key >> features is the option to write database queries in a proprietary object >> oriented SQL dialect called Doctrine Query Language (DQL), inspired by >> Hibernates HQL. This provides developers with a powerful alternative to >> SQL that maintains flexibility without requiring unnecessary code >> duplication. >> > > Wow, a proprietary language that I get to learn on top of the two that > do the job and that I already know! Bonus! > > Not trying to be an ass, I haven't used doctrine, but they need some > marketing help. My point is that the ability to write queries in a > "proprietary dialect" is not really a "feature". > I think the point is, that you can use a DB engine neutral query language which improves portability. -- Micah