Tom Lane wrote:
"Joshua D. Drake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
If all you want is column, datatype, why not just use info_schema, or
newsysviews? Or even the base catalogs?
Where do I look in the info_schema? How do I know exactly what I need?
What is newsysviews?
Exactly the same arguments can be made against any new functions we
invent. OTOH, I do not think these arguments apply to selecting from
information_schema; that is SQL standard, and if someone doesn't know
what to do with it I don't think it's our fault.
I am not blaming us :).
I am just saying that certain functions can make life easier.
What is easier?
test=# select column_name, data_type from columns where table_schema !=
'pg_catalog' and table_name = 'email';
column_name | data_type
-------------+-----------
score | real
Or:
select pg_get_user_tabledesc(email);
This is the basis of my argument. I don't really have anything to add.
:)
Joshua D. Drake
regards, tom lane
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