Haki Benita • 10/5/2022

Future Proofing SQL with Carefully Placed Errors

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This article explores forward compatibility in SQL, proposing a method to embed intentional errors (like division by zero or invalid casts) to cause immediate failures when unexpected data, such as a new payment method, is encountered. This ensures SQL logic is updated when the underlying data model changes, preventing silent bugs.

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