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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: returning modified input from C functions
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In response to returning modified input from C functions  (strk <strk@keybit.net>)
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strk <strk@keybit.net> writes:
> Is returning a pointer to the input safe in every case ?

You mean for returning *unmodified* input, don't you?

Yes, that's safe.  Scribbling on input values is definitely never safe.
        regards, tom lane

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