6.25. Using Databases

6.25. Using Databases
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Use one of the USES macros from Table 6.41, “Database USES Macros” to add a dependency on a database.

Table 6.41. Database USES Macros

Example 6.37. Using Berkeley DB 6

USES=	bdb:6

See Section 17.6, “bdb” for more information.

Example 6.38. Using MySQL

When a port needs the MySQL client library add

USES=	mysql

Example 6.39. Using PostgreSQL

When a port needs the PostgreSQL server version 9.6 or later add

USES=		pgsql:9.6+
WANT_PGSQL=	server

Example 6.40. Using SQLite 3

USES=	sqlite:3

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