>> Note that this can already be done by relying on server-side expressions:
>>
>> SELECT :SERVER_VERSION_NUM >= 110000 AS "version_11_plus" \gset
>> \if :version_11_plus
>> ...
>> \endif
>>
>> Not very elegant, but functional. I'm not sure there is a compelling
>> reason to have this feature beyond elegance.
>
> not elegant, not readable, and not user friendly.
Sure, I can only agree.
> the possibility of simple expression evaluation is just practical.
Ok. Good.
I do not mind spending some time for elegance, but I mind spending time
for nothing.
I hope some committers will also express their views about the feature.
--
Fabien.