[PHP] what is better? mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()?

hello... just asking...what is better in this case: i got lots of scripts and almost all of them needs to connect to the DB and some of thems are accessed lots of times what is better to use in such cases: mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()... i mean will speed factor play a role when lots and

[PHP] what is better? mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()?

[PHP] what is better? mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()? mysql_pconnect() is better for a web application because is lighter for the server, (the connection is not permanent)

Re: [PHP] what is better? mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()?

I believe a good article is at http://www.php.net/manual/en/features.persistent-connections.php elias [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote in message 9c3fi6$edm$[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:9c3fi6$edm$[EMAIL PROTECTED]... hello... just asking...what is better in this case: i got lots of scripts and almost all

Re: [PHP] what is better? mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()?

If you are using PHP as CGI, pconnect is no different than connect. If you are using PHP as an Apache module, persistant connections can be of some help. But if your own mysql, I don't reccommend you bother with pconnect. MySQL is extremely efficient at creating connections, unlike databases