Re: Call for pg_dump testing - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Tom Lane
Subject Re: Call for pg_dump testing
Date
Msg-id 1238.1070852167@sss.pgh.pa.us
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In response to Re: Call for pg_dump testing  (Christopher Kings-Lynne <chriskl@familyhealth.com.au>)
Responses Re: Call for pg_dump testing  (Christopher Kings-Lynne <chriskl@familyhealth.com.au>)
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> I'm interested to know how you deal with circular dependencies in Views 
> and Functions?

There's not currently any code for that, though I imagine we could
invent some at need.  Please provide example cases.

> Also, what happens if I delete a key dependency from my pg_depend table 
> manually?

Postgres has always allowed you to shoot yourself in the foot by
manually diddling the system catalogs.  I place this in the "if it
hurts, don't do it" category ...
        regards, tom lane


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