> Every once in a while, I find myself wanting to use regdatabase for
> something like current_database()::regdatabase, and I'm always surprised
> when I inevitably rediscover that it doesn't exist. I only found one
> reference to the idea in the archives [0]. So, I have two questions:
>
> * Is there an easier way to get the current database's (or any database's)
> OID that I am overlooking (besides "SELECT oid FROM pg_database...")?
I always do "SELECT oid FROM pg_database...". I have no idea other way.
> * Would anyone object if I put together some patches to add regdatabase?
I think regdatabase is a good idea.
Best regards,
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Tatsuo Ishii
SRA OSS K.K.
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