Bug #5976

"create" tag. Why?

Details

Request #5976	"create" tag. Why?
Submitted	2005-11-16 03:08 UTC
From	richtl at arscognita dot com
Status	Bogus
Package	MDB2_Schema
PHP Version	5.1.0
OS	linux
Roadmaps	(Not assigned)

Comments

[2005-11-16 03:08 UTC] richtl at arscognita dot com

Description:
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What is the rationale behind the <create> tag in the schema? It seems unnecessary.

If you're applying a schema to a database that doesn't yet exist, the DB should be created. If you're applying a schema to a database that does exist, it should be upgraded. Why is it necessary for the schema definition (xml file)--rather than the application logic--to know whether it's being applied as an insert or an upgrade?

[2005-11-16 03:26 UTC] richtl at arscognita dot com

Wrong bug summary name!