Re: search vs lookup
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 1998
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texte = >So far I know database searches are very fast when they perform an indexed search and return just one record. >The WebCat manual claims to use Lookup to get just one field, and it is really fast. >But what is generally faster when I need 2 or 3 fields of one record? >How with small databases (10 records, 5 fields) >How with bigger databases (1000 records, 20 fields)Grant told me that single lookups are fast compared to single searches, but when you need more than a couple of fields, you're better off using a search.Sincerely, Ken Grome 808-737-6499 WebDNA Solutions mailto:ken@webdna.net http://www.webdna.net
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>So far I know database searches are very fast when they perform an indexed search and return just one record. >The WebCat manual claims to use Lookup to get just one field, and it is really fast. >But what is generally faster when I need 2 or 3 fields of one record? >How with small databases (10 records, 5 fields) >How with bigger databases (1000 records, 20 fields)Grant told me that single lookups are fast compared to single searches, but when you need more than a couple of fields, you're better off using a search.Sincerely, Ken Grome 808-737-6499 WebDNA Solutions mailto:ken@webdna.net http://www.webdna.net
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