On Tue, 2009-01-13 at 16:58 +0000, Sam Mason wrote: > In the end, any type system is just a tool. It's main job is to find > bugs in code by spotting a common class of error The purpose of the database as a whole is to preserve the integrity of your data. The type system is a key component of that. The main job of the type system is to assist in insuring that your data is correct. Joshua D. Drake -- PostgreSQL Consulting, Development, Support, Training 503-667-4564 - http://www.commandprompt.com/ The PostgreSQL Company, serving since 1997 -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general