title: Oracle's lack of a Bit datatype for table columns
body: <p>Oracle does not support a <code>bit</code> datatype or any other type for true/false scenarios. Does one use the <code>char(1)</code> field instead by using a specific letter to denote yes / true regardless of culture specific issues?</p>
  
  <p>Instead of <code>char</code> should it be <code>Number(1,0)</code> for this instead - 0 being considered false / no, anything else being interpreted as true / yes?</p>
  
  <p>Is this viable?</p>
  
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  <p>Why does Oracle not support a simple boolean type? </p>