On Thu, 2010-07-15 at 17:38 +0200, Magnus Hagander wrote: > > Looks like the last time this was discussed, there wasn't any clear > > conclusion. Someone created a patch and it's still on the TODO list: > > http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2010-01/msg01845.php > > That one is about: > a) doing it in psql., not the backend > b) not actually implementing the command, but implementing hints for > the user telling them which is the correct command > > Is there an actual common use-case for having these commands available > for *non-psql* interfaces?
Yes. We should provide a single, well described grammar for interacting with objects in the database regardless of client. I should be able to open ANY SQL terminal, and type SHOW ME THE MONEY and have Benjamins fall out. (O.k. I will take Euros too). JD -- PostgreSQL.org Major Contributor Command Prompt, Inc: http://www.commandprompt.com/ - 509.416.6579 Consulting, Training, Support, Custom Development, Engineering -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
