Hi, Files: I Agree, storing entire files in databases (or at least the same databases as common field data is a horrible concept, but paths to files can and sh

Hi, Files: I Agree, storing entire files in databases (or at least the same databases as common field data is a horrible concept, but paths to files can and should be stored to files to prevent "searching" to locate files, check modification dates, sort by alternative, compute once(or as few times as possible), store forever data, so that files can be easily located and just a check to see if they exist. DB Procedures being a poor design practice: I disagree completely, it is merely a separation of logic. Triggers, can be a bit much, but procedures can help, especially when used correctly for the right use-cases. Just as True that a good programmer / engineer should never aim to go for one method or another, but get the right tool for the Job. DB Hammer, Programming Hammer, Buzz-word Hammer, all pet hates of mine, I have spent the last decade learning what I do know exceptionally well, I dislike hammer lovers on most levels and often find that the structures they build show their level of workmanship. Provocative article, Nice work!