Using pg 7.1.2, I can enter the following statement successfully:
# alter table manufacturer add column dummy integer not null default
1;
However, under 7.2.1, the same statement gets me --
ERROR: Adding columns with defaults is not implemented.
Add the column, then use ALTER TABLE SET DEFAULT.
My question is two-fold -- first, is this new behavior a feature, or a
bug?
Second, what features/fixes would i lose by reverting to 7.1.2?
I'd like to stick with 7.2.1, but this new behavior is making it
difficult for me. I can't simply drop & recreate all my tables just
to add a column!
Any help would be appreciated!
adam
