On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 8:36 PM, Joshua D. Drake<j...@commandprompt.com> wrote: > >> So, we are just trying to whip into shape explain diagnostics which are >> in JSON or XML, and now you want us to exclude XML from this one because >> you don't like it? Can we please try for some consistency? >> >> Sorry to break it to you, but there are plenty of people and businesses >> who want XML. And I certainly don't want to have to master every data >> representation model out there. XML has far more traction than anything >> else that's comparable in my experience. >> >> The fact that Greg is prepared to suggest CSV, with its obvious serious >> deficiencies, as being *better* than XML, makes his whole argument >> highly suspect IMNSHO. > > From a business perspective, XML is the only viable option for output.
Wow, I feel like it's time for a bench-clearing brawl! My serialization format kicks your serialization format's butt! This doesn't have a whole lot to do with the original topic of this thread, which unless I missed something had only to do with extending the FE/BE protocol, but it definitely makes for lively conversation. Anyone want to vote ASN.1 for world domination? Can we set up some kind of cage match between the dueling standards? ...Robert -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
