i.e, can we just use stored procedures for everything? In a web-site backed by a DB that is.
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i.e, can we just use stored procedures for everything? In a web-site backed by a DB that is.
Stored Procedures have their benefits:
ORDER BYwill always trump application code)Stored Procedure Cons:
Conclusion
Yes, stored procedures & functions can do most of what you’d probably ever want to do with data. The decision to use them is determined by design choices – to be database agnostic, most would not use stored procedures. Choose what best suits the requirements, not your preference.