• I have used both formats; I usually don't notice on the servers. But most of my servers are pretty powerful; but I have shown both those syntax to developers.

    And most of my developer buddies hate UNION ALL because they find it it makes it hard to read. I liked Union all because I don't have to do INSERT INTO .blah blah again...

    Me ((0.02/10)/10) cents o.O there is such thing right :doze:

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