Re: BUG #4007: chr(0) doesn't work anymore - Mailing list pgsql-bugs

From Tom Lane
Subject Re: BUG #4007: chr(0) doesn't work anymore
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Msg-id 25316.1204561691@sss.pgh.pa.us
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In response to Re: BUG #4007: chr(0) doesn't work anymore  (Steve Clark <sclark@netwolves.com>)
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Steve Clark <sclark@netwolves.com> writes:
> I'm not sure I understand what you mean about TEXT being null-safe.
> What are the issues, and why was
> it supported for years and now abruptly changed.

It never was supported, we are simply plugging a hole that let you
create a text value that would be likely to malfunction in subsequent
use.

            regards, tom lane

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