Database Triggers vs Application Logic

Developers should learn and use database triggers when they need to enforce complex data constraints, automate logging or auditing of data changes, or implement cascading actions that must occur consistently across all applications accessing the database meets developers should master application logic to build robust, maintainable software that correctly implements business requirements. Here's our take.

Database Triggers

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use database triggers when they need to enforce complex data constraints, automate logging or auditing of data changes, or implement cascading actions that must occur consistently across all applications accessing the database

Pros

• For example, triggers are useful for automatically updating a 'last_modified' timestamp on record updates, validating data before it's committed, or synchronizing related tables in real-time without relying on application code
• Related to: stored-procedures, database-constraints

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Application Logic

Developers should master application logic to build robust, maintainable software that correctly implements business requirements

Pros

• It's essential for creating applications that handle complex workflows, enforce business rules, and ensure data integrity
• Related to: software-architecture, design-patterns

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Database Triggers is a database while Application Logic is a concept. We picked Database Triggers based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Database Triggers wins

Based on overall popularity. Database Triggers is more widely used, but Application Logic excels in its own space.