Re: PostgreSQL Certification

> Am Sonntag, den 12.06.2005, 17:59 +0900 schrieb Tatsuo Ishii:
> > > For the contents too. I dont think the source code installation
> > > should be so much in the focus of the certification.
> >
> > Since PostgreSQL is an open source database, I think it is important
> > to understand how to install PostgreSQL from the source code.
>
> Yes, but nowadays you dont learn to build a car to get a certificate
> to drive a car. Postgres is available on platforms (win32) for example,
> where you dont get in touch with the build process.
> (Also true for all the binary distributions, also packages
> on some systems where you just use make)

Well, for me it seems your analogy is more appropriate comparing
building a car with patching or hacking PostgreSQL source code:-)

> > > I wonder how certifications in other languages and countries
> > > could work?
> >
> > If there's enough demand to justify the cost for adding new language
> > for the exam, we look forward to add new one.
>
> Well, I was thinking of a certificate process more then just an
> online test. The problem seems to be to have an authoritative
> test center where the candidates really have something of value
> at their hands when they pass the certificate.

Sorry, my English ability is poor enough not to understand what you
are worring about. Could you please explain more?
--
Tatsuo Ishii