After the introduction of pg_overexplain extension and Robert's comment
[0], I'm starting to have doubts about whether it's still appropriate to
add this information to EXPLAIN itself. If there are compelling reasons
that showing the plan type would be broadly useful to users in EXPLAIN,
I’m happy to proceed. Otherwise, perhaps this is something better suited
for extension.
[0]:
https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/CA%2BTgmoZ8qXiZmmn4P9Mk1cf2mjMMLFPOjSasCjuKSiHFcm-ncw%40mail.gmail.com
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Best regards,
Ilia Evdokimov,
Tantor Labs LLC.
