Data Typing
Careful thought from Datamation concerning data typing will improve your database efficiency while enforcing data integrity. The primary purpose of data typing is to choose a data type that will give you all the versatility you need to run your business today, while providing flexibility for future growth. If not addressed during development, the cost of database redesigns is often catastrophic, especially if it is not caught until it produces errors. Data types also enforce integrity by imposing strict data rules, that can all but eliminate data entry errors.
