If you have for instance a datetime datatype set on a column in MSSQLServer2008 that gives you the datecreated, is it better to have the .NET layer pass the current date or set the Default Value or Binding of the column to (getdate())?
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If you have for instance a datetime datatype set on a column in MSSQLServer2008 that gives you the datecreated, is it better to have the .NET layer pass the current date or set the Default Value or Binding of the column to (getdate())?
I think it’s better to have SQL server handle the date for items like that. If the client passes the date, then you could run into issues if the client’s are in different time zones or if one client has the wrong date set on their machine. Plus, it’s one less item you need to send in the command.