>I think Jean-Michael's comments were right. While I'm not sure if things >will be as overwhelming as he predicted, packages (even as implimented in >my patch) will help people develop code libraries for PostgreSQL. And that >will make PostgreSQL applications easier.
PostgreSQL is a fantastic tool which lacks a few features to become #1. IMHO, these features are : > Beginners: ability to drop and reorganize columns. I know this sounds stupid for hackers, but this is #1 need when migrating from beginner tools such as MySQL or Access. Candidates? > Advanced users: PACKAGE support to create and distribute software libraries. CREATE OR REPLACE VIEW, CREATE OR REPLACE TRIGGER, etc... PL/pgSQL installation by default with infinite loop protection. > Professionnal user: PostgreSQL does not lack many things. Maybe server-side Java would be great in terms of object/inheritence approach. I run several databases, one being hosted on a double Pentium Linux box with U2W discs. When using triggers, views, rules and PL/pgSQL, applications can be optimized so much that you "hardly" reach the hardware limits. > Power users: load balancing, replication, tablespace. I can't really say. I first discovered PostgreSQL when localizing Oracle8i to French. We asked Oracle if I could use their software to help us during the translation process. They answered "OK, but you have to pay $xx.xxx because you have a double processor box". This was about twice the price we were getting paid. That day, I understood Oracle did not care about its users and was only interested in fast, short term profit. Cheers, Jean-Michel ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 1: subscribe and unsubscribe commands go to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
