Per: http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2010-11/msg02043.php
It seems we did come up with a use case in the procpid discussion. The ability to change the names of columns/databases etc, to handle the fixing of bad decision decisions during development over time.
Thoughts? JD -- Command Prompt, Inc. - http://www.commandprompt.com/ PostgreSQL Support, Training, Professional Services and Development The PostgreSQL Conference - http://www.postgresqlconference.org/ @cmdpromptinc - @postgresconf - 509-416-6579 -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers