Joe Conway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > But I wonder why it isn't at all a problem when the function is also > defined STRICT?
Because the inliner doesn't think it can safely inline in that case; the substituted expression isn't strict and so inlining would potentially change the semantics. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html