Re: Functions used in index definitions shouldn't be changed - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Marko Tiikkaja
Subject Re: Functions used in index definitions shouldn't be changed
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Msg-id 546CAD35.7030503@joh.to
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In response to Functions used in index definitions shouldn't be changed  (Albe Laurenz <laurenz.albe@wien.gv.at>)
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On 11/19/14 3:38 PM, Albe Laurenz wrote:
> I think that should be forbidden, because it is very likely to corrupt
> the index.  I expect the objection that this would break valid use cases
> where people know exactly what they are doing, but I believe that this
> is a footgun for inexperienced users that should be disarmed.

Yes, I believe that objection to be completely valid.  I can't begin to 
describe how frustrating it is to be in the position where my hammer is 
made out of plastic because someone might hurt themself if it was a real 
one.

I'd at least like to see a workaround for the "less inexperienced" users.


.marko



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