Question 1

gofreetds vs go-mssqldb: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

gofreetds is better for stored procedures, mirroring, and Sybase support but requires FreeTDS, while go-mssqldb is pure Go, more popular for basic connections, and easier to deploy. Choose based on feature needs and dependency tolerance.

Question 2

How to install FreeTDS on Windows for gofreetds?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't cover Windows explicitly; you'll need to install FreeTDS manually from source or via package managers like Chocolatey, which can be more complex than on Linux or Mac. Refer to FreeTDS documentation for detailed steps.

Question 3

Can gofreetds work with ORMs like GORM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it implements the database/sql driver interface, it should be compatible with ORMs that use this standard. However, test thoroughly as some ORM features might have specific driver requirements or limitations.

Question 4

What's the performance impact of using gofreetds?

Accepted Answer

Performance is adequate for most use cases, but the CGO layer can add overhead compared to pure Go drivers. For high-throughput applications, benchmark with your queries to assess potential latency or resource usage.

Question 5

Is Sybase mode production-ready in gofreetds?

Accepted Answer

Sybase compatibility mode uses TDS Version 5 and is supported, but it's less commonly used and tested than SQL Server connections. Verify with your Sybase ASE version and conduct rigorous testing before deploying to production.

Question 6

How to handle multiple resultsets from a query?

Accepted Answer

Use the NextResult method on the result object to iterate through multiple resultsets, as shown in the stored procedure example. This allows you to process each resultset sequentially with Scan or similar methods.

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