Composite Keys : When or should you store calculated values in a database?
Reply from Richard Rost:
The ONLY time I recommend storing calculated values is when SPEED is an issue. If you have a complex calculation and you need to spit out long reports FAST, then it may make sense to store the calculated result, especially if it doesn't need to be recalculated frequently.
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