PEAR with databases

Why?

[one_mind]

Hi,

I am getting pretty good with php but still haven't explored PEAR.

I'm having a hard time setting it up never mind using it :p

Anyway, do people generally use pair to do their database stuff or do they stick with mysqli?

I cant see a benefit from using it, is there a good reason to start?

Also, if i develop an app locally using pear, will my hst be able to run my site if it hasn't installed the pear package that i use?

Would you say that it is ok to completely ignore pear?

Any general info about pear and its benefits would be appreciated.

[eelixduppy]

>>>will my hst be able to run my site if it hasn't installed the pear package that i use?

No

>>>Would you say that it is ok to completely ignore pear?

I have for the most part, but that's my personal preference. Maybe if you read about PEAR [pear.php.net], it will help you decide.

Read this for more help on Installation [pear.php.net].

Best of luck!