Re: Row pattern recognition

From: Tatsuo Ishii <ishii(at)postgresql(dot)org>
To: assam258(at)gmail(dot)com
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Subject: Re: Row pattern recognition
Date: 2026-02-17 06:39:22
Message-ID: 20260217.153922.1932150435522001258.ishii@postgresql.org
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Hi Henson,

> Anchored pattern absorption optimization
>
> PREFIX elements (e.g., START in "START A+ B") block absorption,
> causing O(n^2) regression for anchored patterns. A draft design
> exists: track an alternate "shadow" path that skips PREFIX and
> starts at the BODY region, enabling absorption eligibility checks
> while the original path processes PREFIX normally. This keeps
> concurrent contexts bounded to PREFIX_length + 1, maintaining
> O(n) complexity. The design needs further refinement before
> implementation.

What do you mean by "Anchored pattern" here? I am asking because R010
(RPR in Window clause) does not allow to use anchors (^ and $) in
PATTERN clause.

Best regards,
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Tatsuo Ishii
SRA OSS K.K.
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