# Some TYPE gotchas

- ## Bind TYPE attribute is just a hint

  - and like all hints in the DBI, they can be ignored

- ## Most drivers only care about the number vs string distinction

  - and ignore other type of TYPE value

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- ## For some drivers that do pay attention to the TYPE…

  - using the wrong type can mean an index on the value field isn’t used!

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