On 12/28/12 11:22 AM, Pavel Stehule wrote: > I am not sure, but maybe is time to introduce ANSI SQL syntax for > functions' named parameters > > It is defined in ANSI SQL 2011 > > CALL P (B => 1, A => 2) > > instead PostgreSQL syntax CALL ( B := 1, A := 2)
I agree it's probably time. > * should we support both - probably yes yes > * how long time we will support pg syntax? - 2..5..ever years > > * when we mark pg syntax as obsolete? > > * when we remove pg syntax? The := syntax was introduced in 9.0, so it is by now well entrenched. I don't think we should remove it at all any time soon. As for documentation, just state how it is. The standard syntax is =>, but because of $various_issues, older versions only support :=. -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
