> >> As long as both implementations are kept in sync I don't see a reason. > > Sharing the backend data type converters with client stuff is an obvious > win, but its a tedious process probably lacking any motivation. We did > look at it though, it is possible.
I thought we were just talking about some definitions. If we were to move the whole logic into one place we might be facing a performance penalty inside the backend, maybe not a large one though. Others around here are better suited to judge this. Michael -- Michael Meskes Email: Michael at Fam-Meskes dot De, Michael at Meskes dot (De|Com|Net|Org) ICQ: 179140304, AIM/Yahoo: michaelmeskes, Jabber: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Go VfL Borussia! Go SF 49ers! Use Debian GNU/Linux! Use PostgreSQL! -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers