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Cite code: 12
Created at: Aug. 24, 2022, 12:45 p.m.
Created by: whysage

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SQL ENUM data type is evil.
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Probability: 83%


83%
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SQL ENUM has limited portability to DBMS.
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Probability: 60%


60%
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SQL ENUM columns may only offer limited or negligible effects on optimization.
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Probability: 100%


100%
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It's impossible to add additional attributes or related info to SQL ENUM.
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Probability: 100%


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SQL ENUM columns have noteable gotchas.
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Probability: 71%


71%
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You can't reuse the member-list of an SQL ENUM column in other tables.
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Probability: 100%


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Getting a list of distinct SQL ENUM members is a pain.
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Probability: 100%


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Changing the member list of SQL ENUM columns is very expensive.
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Probability: 100%


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Choose not to be around people who will sabotage you.
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Probability: 68%


68%
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Choose to be around people who will support you.
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Probability: 52%


52%
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