On 21/03/2008, Tom Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Brendan Jurd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > We can't just build the output table by hand like > > describeOneTableDetails does? Admittedly it's kludgy, but it's not an > > unprecedented kludge. > > > Oh, I had forgotten the existence of that entry point in print.c. Yeah, > it might be workable --- want to have a go at it? >
I've had a chance to look at this now, and although it certainly does seem workable, there's a lot of duplication of code that I feel uneasy about. describeOneTableDetails essentially already duplicates the table buildling code in printQuery, so I would be creating a third copy of the same logic. This makes me wonder whether print.c could offer something a bit more helpful to callers wishing to DIY a table; we could have a table-building struct with methods like addHeader and addCell. What do you think? Overkill, or worthy pursuit? - Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
