They make Navicat for MySQL too. I love it, couldn't do without it. That being said, if you really can't tell the difference between PGSQL and MySQL then you're probably better off with MySQL :)
Most developers make the switch to PG because they realize they need more advanced DBA features that MySQL doesn't offer. If you're not missing these features, why bother? My $0.02. *Cue PG fan trashing MySQL based on technical merits here* -------------------- http://subimage.com http://twitter.com/subimage On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Christian Fazzini <[email protected]> wrote: > Just thinking out loud. about switching from pgsql to mysql. So far, > haven't experienced any differences between the two databases. I've > been using mysql for the past few years. I like it more because am a > mac interface junkie and mysql has sequel pro. Not that this is a > determining factor. But pgsql also has navicat (in my opinion, not as > good as sequel pro). > > The more important thing is, web hosts that I have spoken to have said > that pgsql takes up a considerable amount of RAM than mysql... More > RAM on a web host means more $$$. > > Moreover, since I've switched from Symfony PHP. Most of my other web > projects will be hosted with a mysql db. > > I am sure there may be other more significant differences. But for my > every day use as a web developer, I don't really notice the internal > features that pgsql has over mysql. > > What are you thoughts > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.
