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

It's a judgment call, but I have ended up adding "disabled" columns on tables where I previously thought I could just delete row. I'd say most of the time you're safer adding a disabled column. This can get tricky with n:n relations however, so that's something to consider.