What is the Pear DB library?

Question

I am a noob for PHP, can someone explain to me that the Pear DB library is practical?

thank

Answer 1

Its just a database abstraction library. Forces you to connect to various types of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) using a consistent API.

Answer 2

http://pear.php.net - PEAR is a distribution system and system for reusable PHP components.

EDIT (to first answer):

DB PEAR XML, CURL .. .

BTW, PEAR PHP Extension Application

Answer 3

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