XML Data type or Varchar(max) Data Type in SP

  • Hello friends

    I've a question for yours. What data type is more recommended to use inside Stored Procedure when there are many paramenters? I work with SQL Server2005.

    In my job we use data type: VARCHAR (max) because we send until 10 parameters in a SP.

    How so effective the type is XML and not Varchar(max)? Is recommended XML or Varchar?

    Thanks

    Luis

    PD: Sorry but my english is very bad. Yo hablo español, soy ecuatoriano.:)

  • I'd have to say - it comes down to how you plan on using the field. In the case you seem to be describing - you're looking to pass in parameters which for some reason you are combining into a single parameter. That would hint to me yI would want XML, since it gives you a starting structure to work from, but ultimately - if you control both the input and the contents, pick the way that works best for you and roll with it.

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