Re: My review for the patch "Table command"

From: Tom Lane <tgl(at)sss(dot)pgh(dot)pa(dot)us>
To: Josh Berkus <josh(at)agliodbs(dot)com>
Cc: pgsql-hackers(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Re: My review for the patch "Table command"
Date: 2008-11-06 17:51:44
Message-ID: 2231.1225993904@sss.pgh.pa.us
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Josh Berkus <josh(at)agliodbs(dot)com> writes:
> Unicron,
>> 4. Since it is just an alternative to "select * from Table", I think
>> this feature is unneccessary.

> Heh. I agree, but tell that to the SQL committee.

> I don't think we need to argue out the merits of adding standard syntax.

We can, however, argue the merits of making extensive documentation
changes to document such a useless "feature".

regards, tom lane

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