Re: doc: clarify wal_sender_shutdown_timeout behavior for small values

> On Aug 4, 2026, at 23:11, Fujii Masao <masao(dot)fujii(at)gmail(dot)com> wrote:
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> On Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:39 AM Chao Li <li(dot)evan(dot)chao(at)gmail(dot)com> wrote:
>> Thanks, everyone, for your comments. PFA v3 that attempts to address them all.
>
> Thanks for updating the patch!
>
> I made a few small adjustments on top of v3:
>
> - Revised the commit message to better reflect the current wording.
> - Clarified the GUC long description so that pg_settings explains
> the difference between -1 and 0.
> - Updated the postgresql.conf.sample comments to clarify that -1 disables
> the timeout but still waits for catch-up, whereas 0 does not wait for
> catch-up.
>
> The main config.sgml documentation is unchanged from v3.
>
> I've attached the updated version. Barring any objections, I'll commit it.
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Fujii Masao
> <v4-0001-doc-Clarify-wal_sender_shutdown_timeout-values.patch>

Thanks for updating the patch. V4 LGTM.

Best regards,
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Chao Li (Evan)
HighGo Software Co., Ltd.
https://www.highgo.com/