Re: DBD::Oracle, Support binding of integers so they are returned as IVs

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 03:03:43PM +0000, Martin Evans wrote:
> 
> I cannot say why you changed DBD::Pg for JSON::XS but I can say why I
> want integers back from Oracle instead of strings when I ask for
> integers and the column is an integer. I don't think it is square pegs
> into round holes.
> 
> I don't maintain DBD::Oracle but would have been happy to submit any
> patch back for consideration. I was only looking for a push in the right
> direction before implementing and even if the consensus is that it is a
> waste of time it won't stop me implementing it myself as I need it.

I'd be happy to see bind_col used to express the desire to have integers
returned as integers (IV normally, UV if that'll fit, else an error).

The grok_number() perl api call will do much of the work for you:
http://search.cpan.org/~nwclark/perl/pod/perlapi.pod#Numeric_functions

Tim.