Re: sql transaction - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Andreas Kretschmer
Subject Re: sql transaction
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Msg-id 20090318140333.GA15715@tux
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In response to Re: sql transaction  (Alvaro Herrera <alvherre@commandprompt.com>)
Responses Re: sql transaction  (Alvaro Herrera <alvherre@commandprompt.com>)
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Alvaro Herrera <alvherre@commandprompt.com> wrote:

> Andreas Kretschmer wrote:
> > Jasid ZA <za.jasid@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Can we use sql transactions(BEGIN, ROllBACK, COMMIT etc) in a postgresql
> > > function(user defined) which is written in PL/Perl?
> >
> > No. A function is an autonomous transaction. You can use savepoints.
>
> This question comes up very often.  Would somebody please write it and a
> detailed answer to add to the FAQ in the Wiki?

I would do it, but unfortunately my english is too bad...


Andreas
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