Re: Transaction Handling in pl/pgsql

On 7/12/05, Craig Bryden <postgresql(at)bryden(dot)co(dot)za> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am trying to get a better understanding of how transactions work in
> pl/pgsql functions. I found the following text in the help:
> "It is important not to confuse the use of BEGIN/END for grouping statements
> in PL/pgSQL with the database commands for transaction control. PL/pgSQL's
> BEGIN/END are only for grouping; they do not start or end a transaction"
> but I am still a bit confused.
>
> Suppose I have a function that will be called from an application. Will all
> the statements in the function be rolled back if the last one generates an
> exception? or do I need to add code to a function to make that happen?
>
>

suppose you have: select your_function();

your_function adds some rows but the last one gives an error, because
all statements that are out of a transaction block are in its own
transaction the select calling your_function is inside a
transaction... so, the answer is yes... the statements inside the
function will be rolled back

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regards,
Jaime Casanova
(DBA: DataBase Aniquilator ;)