Re: [GENERAL] postgresql v6.4.2 c funcs and null text pointers... - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Bruce Momjian
Subject Re: [GENERAL] postgresql v6.4.2 c funcs and null text pointers...
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Msg-id 199901082143.QAA11546@candle.pha.pa.us
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In response to RE: [GENERAL] postgresql v6.4.2 c funcs and null text pointers...  ("Jackson, DeJuan" <djackson@cpsgroup.com>)
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> Very observant of you.  The postgres function system doesn't have a way
> to tell which parameter is null, so the function just returns null.
> I don't like it and we hope to get it changed for PGv6.5 (at least I
> do).
> 
> Is it on the TODO guys?  Jan, do you think you'll have the time to get
> to it by beta?

As some stupid spagetti commerical used to say, "It's in there":
* redesign the function call interface to handle NULLs better(Jan)

I even assigned it to Jan.  :-)

> 
> *** Blatant flattery start ***
> I'm still willing and looking for that backend mentor to truly get me
> started, and I want you, Jan and Bruce, because I want the best.
> BTW don't give me license to bug you unless you mean it.
> *** Blatant flattery end ***
>     -DEJ

My suggestion is that we set up time to talk on the PostgreSQL irc
channel.   I will be on with Thomas tonight after 10pm EST.  We can set
up a separate time for you too.

You can poke around and ask questions, and we can both look at the code
and discuss it.  I will assume you have already read the backend
flowchart and developers FAQ, so we can go over other items you may
have.

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