> > Rather than trying to be compatible with MySQL directly, I think we > might be better off adding a chapter to our documentation explaining > to ex-MySQL users how to accomplish the same things in PostgreSQL. We > might even think about adding a contrib module with user-defined > functions like show_databases(), show_tables(), describe(text), so > that someone could do SELECT describe('foo'); and get a familiar sort > of output. >
I thing so ex-MySQL needs exact DESCRIBE, exact SHOW statement. It is some, what they used long time and then they missing it. Hypothetically we could have a "super hook" on server side - or hook on psql and we can implement these statements in some contrib module. Personally I don't thing, so this can have any strong effect. If these modules are not default, then ex-MySQL will have a problem. And if ex-MySQL people will be happy with SHOW support, then they will be dissatisfied for PostgreSQL user's rights. p.s. super hook should be useful not only for mysql's statement regards pavel > ...Robert > > -- > Sent via pgsql-bugs mailing list (pgsql-bugs@postgresql.org) > To make changes to your subscription: > http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-bugs > -- Sent via pgsql-bugs mailing list (pgsql-bugs@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-bugs