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In MySQL at least, removing enums from a list requires running some expensive `alter table` operations. It's fine for lists where the possible values definitel
by thaumaturgy 8y ago
In MySQL at least, removing enums from a list requires running some expensive `alter table` operations.
It's fine for lists where the possible values definitely, absolutely, for sure won't change, but for things like attributes on elements of a set, enums are evil.
- jjeaff 8y agoBut it's just removing that causes the problem. Which doesn't seem like an important feature. I almost always keep old values for historical purposes/backwards compatibility with backups. You can add values without issue.