Re: Where should I connect to the database?

Option 1 & 2 utilizing a connection pool if you want scalability, and
speed.

Dave

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Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 12:51 PM
To: Dino Cherian
Cc: pgsql-jdbc(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Re: [JDBC] Where should I connect to the database?

Option 1 if you want your application more fast.

Vic

On Fri, 23 Nov 2001 04:11:50 -0800 (PST)
Dino Cherian <inimss(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I would like to know which one is the best method of
> managing database connection in Java 1.3 (with
> PostgreSQL 7.1.2 JDBC).
>
> Option 1:
> Connect to the database in the "main" function and disconnect on
> program exit. Use it throughout the life of the application. "Connect
> once and use for ever".
>
> Option 2:
> Connect to the database near the code that uses it
> and disconnect after that block of code. "Use and
> throw away".
>
> Please help me.
>
> Thanks
> Dino
>
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