Hi Yosry,

On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 7:51 AM Yosry Muhammad <yosry...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi hackers!
>
> I was wondering if modifying the query in: get_columns.sql @
> pgadmin/tools/sqleditor/templates/sql/default/
> to also SELECT attnum (attribute number) in addition to the already
> SELECTed columns will break any code or tests?
>

It shouldn't, as the code shouldn't be dependent on column ordering (if it
is, I consider that a bug). Adding it at the end of the select list would
be safest of course.


>
> I know this template is used in multiple places throughout the code and
> tests and I don't completely understand all the parts it is used in.
>
> Can someone guide in terms of whether or not this will break anything? If
> so, what parts of the code do I need to update?
>

Well we have tests, so make your changes and see if anything breaks :-).

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