Re: Comments in db?
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 1997
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 12840
interpreted = N
texte = >Is it possible to have the unique field have a name other than SKU? SKU is a >certain item in product inventory. That might make sense in a flatfile, but now >since there's multiple tables, a field named SKU can be confusing, esp. in >non-inventory tables. I realize for backwards compatibility, this might be a >difficult change.SKU is only necessary for databases that are going to be used to put items into a shopping cart. That's how the cart knows what price to lookup.For any other kind of database, you can use any fieldname you want. You aren't even required to have a unique field at all. You'll notice the taxRate database doesn't contain a SKU field.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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>Is it possible to have the unique field have a name other than SKU? SKU is a >certain item in product inventory. That might make sense in a flatfile, but now >since there's multiple tables, a field named SKU can be confusing, esp. in >non-inventory tables. I realize for backwards compatibility, this might be a >difficult change.SKU is only necessary for databases that are going to be used to put items into a shopping cart. That's how the cart knows what price to lookup.For any other kind of database, you can use any fieldname you want. You aren't even required to have a unique field at all. You'll notice the taxRate database doesn't contain a SKU field.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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