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diff --git a/databases/p5-DBIx-Abstract/pkg-descr b/databases/p5-DBIx-Abstract/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..2c17391e6fda --- /dev/null +++ b/databases/p5-DBIx-Abstract/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +DBIx::Abstract - DBI SQL abstraction. + +This module provides methods for doing manipulating database tables +This module provides methods retrieving and storing data in SQL +databases. It provides methods for all of the more important SQL +commands (like SELECT, INSERT, REPLACE, UPDATE, DELETE). + +It endeavors to produce an interface that will be intuitive to those +already familiar with SQL. + +Notable features include: + + * data_source generation for some DBD drivers. + * Can check to make sure the connection is not stale and reconnect + if it is. + * Controls statement handles for you. + * Can delay writes. + * Generates complex where clauses from hashes and arrays. + * Shortcuts (convenience functions) for some common cases. (Like + select_all_to_hashref.) + +WWW: http://search.cpan.org/dist/DBIx-Abstract/ |