MySQL Connector/C++ Feature requests
You can suggest new features in the first instance by joining the mailing list or forum and talking with the developers directly. See , "MySQL Connector/C++ Support"
The following feature requests are currently being worked on:
- C++ references for
Statements
,ResultSets
, and exceptions, are being considered, instead of pointers to heap memory. This reduces the exception handling burden for the programmer. - Adopt STL (suggestions are welcome).
- JDBC compliance: data type interfaces and support through
ResultSet:getType()
andPreparedStatement:bind()
. Introducesql::Blob
,sql::Clob
,sql::Date
,sql::Time
,sql::Timestamp
,sql::URL
. Supportget|setBlob()
,get|setClob()
,get|setDate()
,get|setTime()
,get|setTimestamp()
,get|setURL()
- Add support for all C-API connection options. Improved support for
mysql_options
. - Add connect method which supports passing options using HashMaps.
- Create Windows installer.