Murali: The only issue that I know of is in Oracle that the SQL statement must be less than 64K. I've written 3-page SQL statements that returned in the sub-0.1 second range.
However, from a human standpoint, the longer the SQL is, the harder it is for a new developer to pick up and tune/debug/tweak/etc. In general, I try to keep my SQL to under 1/2 page. But I DO NOT sacrifice readability in order to keep my SQL Under 1/2 page. Most of the time, when I'm asked to tune or debug a SQL statement, my reformatted, revised SQL winds up being longer than the original -- but much easier for a human to read -- reformatting it makes it easier for me to tune or correct. HTH Caver -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 12:22 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Are there any implications on how long the SQL statement is? The current SQL statements that I am inheritting, is really long. tons of embedded sub queries etc. My first question is are there any known issues with haveing very long SQL statements and if yes what has been a good length other than the fact that it may depend on your SGA. Thanks Murali _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Murali Vallath INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Toepke, Kevin M INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
