One has said that he/she had to switch to pgsql because of scaling problems with mysql. Is this true? Just thinking of the future
On Sep 1, 9:03 am, seth b <[email protected]> wrote: > 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.comhttp://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 > > athttp://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.
