"Jonathan Leffler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> You show the 'install_method' working on
> DBD::Driver::db->install_method(...). That appears to make it
> available on a $dbh - correct? Is there an equivalent for the
> statement handle? DBD::Driver::st->install_method()?
>
> After invoking DBD::Informix::db->install_method('ix_funky', undef),
> I believe I'd be able to run $dbh->ix_funky(...) without further ado
> (assuming $dbh was a DBD::Informix database handle). Is that correct?
>
> I rather like the possibilities that this opens up, I have to say.
>
Megadittos (to coin an overused phrase). Certainly is much more
aesthetically acceptable and easier to explain to users when
driver-specific functions are supplied.
One little question (not entirely due to being too lazy to test it):
does this all work with subclassed DBI drivers ? E.g., will it
work as is in DBIx::Chart wo/ any changes to DBIx::Chart ?
Hmmm, actually, I suppose I should make the same inquiry
about all the changes that have been made since 1.32...at which
point I'm certain the answer is
"give it a shot and see what shakes out"...wish I had more cycles..
Regards,
Dean Arnold
Presicient Corp.
