sql function

[alexreborn]

mysql_connect() or mysql_pconnect()
which one is better??? i knw that later keeps connection open even after close to close(). in server mode is this dangerous and how??? answrs plzzz

[Altrea]

Noone is better then the other. Both have their pros and cons.
persistent connections can give you a speed gain while non persistent connections are more memory effective.
In my opinion, use non persistent connections until you really need the persistent one somewhere.

[alexreborn]

but mysql_pconnect() does not close connection.. does this feature does not pave way for security threats??