Phil Estival <p...@7d.nz> writes: > ... However, some SQL shells, like Mariadb, can only be > configured through command line parameters. These are global in Emacs > and set by `sql-set-product-feature'. So in order to support these, > the function in charge of opening the connection needs different > parameters. I could get it to run to run by setting `sql-mysql-options' > to "-s" , e.g. silent, but with an error on the prompt because > (sql-get-product-feature 'mysql :prompt-regexp) is "^mysql> ". > In conclusion, they're not exactly interchangeable even if one holds > several functions that are aliases from the other.
>> Is there any specific reason why you are seemingly re-implementing what >> `sql-product-interactive' does? May we re-use it instead? >> > > Yes. When opening a new connection `sql-product-interactive' will > systematically ask for input in the mini-buffer prompt and fill the > required information, suggesting inputs from the ones previously given. > ... What about changing sql.el to provide the necessary flexibility? I'd prefer it better than rewriting parts of sql.el in Org mode. (Being a part of Emacs has advantages that we can request/submit changes upstream somewhat easier) -- Ihor Radchenko // yantar92, Org mode maintainer, Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>. Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>, or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>
