Should I delete or disable a row in a relational database?

Question

In a brand new program where space isn\'t really that big a deal, is it better to delete a row or to disable a row by let\'s say a boolean \"Disabled\" and have the program

Answer 1

I am creating a CRUD and i'm facing the same problem.

Solution : The D of CRUD should disable instead of delete.

Problems:

• "Every" query should check if the registry is disable or not (flag=1 for example). More specifically, ever select * should check that.
• Every insert should activate the registry (flag=1) by default.
• Update shouldn't change the flag.
• Disable is an update in disguise that marks the flag=0.

Big Problem

• Garbage collector. Exists three strategies : to delete old registries, to delete registries that are not referenced or a mix of strategies.