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Re: remove pg_class.relhaspkey

Tom Lane <tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us>

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From: Tom Lane <tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us>
To: Peter Eisentraut <peter.eisentraut@2ndquadrant.com>
Cc: pgsql-hackers <pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org>
Date: 2018-02-25T03:21:44Z
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Peter Eisentraut <peter.eisentraut@2ndquadrant.com> writes:
> pg_class.relhaspkey doesn't seem to be used or useful for anything, so
> can we remove it?  See attached patch.

We've discussed that at least twice before, and not pulled the trigger
for fear of breaking client code.

https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAA-aLv7sszmU%2BFz-xLo6cOiASUiX0mCRwAMF2FB%3D2j-5MKqb%2BA%40mail.gmail.com

https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/20140317185255.20724.49675%40wrigleys.postgresql.org

Not sure that the situation has changed any since then ... it still
comes down to whether we want an API break for client code.

			regards, tom lane

Commits

  1. Remove pg_class.relhaspkey