Triggers vs Application Logic

Developers should learn and use triggers when they need to ensure data consistency, automate logging or auditing of database changes, or implement complex business logic directly in the database meets developers should master application logic to build robust, maintainable software that correctly implements business requirements. Here's our take.

Triggers

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use triggers when they need to ensure data consistency, automate logging or auditing of database changes, or implement complex business logic directly in the database

Pros

• Common use cases include automatically updating timestamps, validating data before it's committed, cascading changes across related tables, or sending notifications based on data modifications
• Related to: sql, stored-procedures

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

Use Triggers if: You want common use cases include automatically updating timestamps, validating data before it's committed, cascading changes across related tables, or sending notifications based on data modifications and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Application Logic if: You prioritize it's essential for creating applications that handle complex workflows, enforce business rules, and ensure data integrity over what Triggers offers.

The Bottom Line

Triggers wins

Developers should learn and use triggers when they need to ensure data consistency, automate logging or auditing of database changes, or implement complex business logic directly in the database