6. A method for programmatically partially updating a row in a database, the method comprising: creating an instance of a prepared statement; binding a plurality of fields in a designated row in said prepared statement; setting values only for a subset of said fields in said prepared statement; and, executing said prepared statement.
9. The method of claim 6 , wherein binding a plurality of fields in a designated row in said prepared statement further comprises comparing a version field for said designated row.