Hello (again) Columbus.pm,<br><br>I have developed a module that is somewhat like MLDBM. In case you're not familiar with MLDBM, this module will take a hash and synchronize its contents with a DB file for persistent storage. Unlike a regular hash tied to a DB file, MLDBM will save entire data structures that are contained within the hash keys, serializing them on the fly.<br>
<br>I've taken that concept a little bit further and developed a module that will synchronize both hashes and arrays with a SQL database. Each element of the data structure being stored can either be stored as its own row or its entire contents serialized (similar to MLDBM). The process is recursive so entire structures can be stored this way.<br>
<br>The upshot is that you can take an entire Perl data structure, made of any combination of hashes and arrays, and just place it into a SQL database. It works no matter how deep the structure is and without the need for a custom SQL schema. Since Perl's "tie" function is use, once the structure is stored, it can be manipulated like any variable, except that changes will be transparently stored in the SQL database.<br>
<br>I'm in the processes of preparing this module for CPAN, I was wondering if there is anyone in the Columbus.pm group who might be interested in learning about it?<br><br><br><br>Thanks,<br clear="all"> <br><br>Michael K Frager, Software Developer<br>
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