Hi,
CREATE TABLE super_foo ( partition NUMERIC, bar NUMERIC ); ANALYZE super_foo ;
CREATE TABLE sub_foo1 () INHERITS ( super_foo ); CREATE TABLE sub_foo2 () INHERITS ( super_foo );
Yes, this could be used instead of a view. But there is one thing missing. You can't just insert into super_foo and aquire the "correct partition". You will still have to insert into the correct underlying table. "Real" partitioning will take care of correct partition selection.
I've recently used this method for partitioning data. In my setup inserts are done inside a pl/pgsql function called at regular intervals, so this isn't a problem for me. I didn't test it, but I think some rules (or a trigger) could do the trick.
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