Re: [HACKERS] Re: [SQL] Proposed Changes to PostgreSQL - Mailing list pgsql-sql

From Chris Bitmead
Subject Re: [HACKERS] Re: [SQL] Proposed Changes to PostgreSQL
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Msg-id 389A04A4.BC343241@nimrod.itg.telecom.com.au
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In response to Re: [SQL] Proposed Changes to PostgreSQL  (Bruce Momjian <pgman@candle.pha.pa.us>)
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Mark Hollomon wrote:
> 
> > [ discussion on changing the default to getting subclasses ]
> 
> I object.

Tell me why you object. Performance concerns? Compatibility?

A SET might be a good idea, but to decide whether and also a 
default, it's good to know what the objections are.

> 
> How about a set variable?
> 
> SET GETSUBCLASSES = true
> 
> With the '*' and ONLY being explicit overrides to the setting
> of the variable. The default would be 'false'. I would not
> object to a configuration switch that would change the
> default.
> --
> 
> Mark Hollomon
> mhh@nortelnetworks.com
> ESN 451-9008 (302)454-9008


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