Re: [DOCS] [HACKERS] Extension versus module
Simon Riggs si...@2ndquadrant.com writes: I would say that some modules are extensions, but not all. A standalone executable might be part of a module, but would not be an extension. Remember also that not all modules out there on the net will have been updated either, so we must be able to discuss extension-izing a module. (??) Right. So it seems like we ought to stick with more or less the existing terminology: those various components under contrib/ are modules. Some of them are also extensions, but not all. regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
Re: [DOCS] [HACKERS] Extension versus module
On Feb 14, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Tom Lane wrote: Remember also that not all modules out there on the net will have been updated either, so we must be able to discuss extension-izing a module. (??) Right. So it seems like we ought to stick with more or less the existing terminology: those various components under contrib/ are modules. Some of them are also extensions, but not all. The similarity of the meaning of the words extension and module is unfortunate, as it might be hard for one to remember which is which. But given the precedent of the word module, I don't suppose there's much choice. Best, David -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
