Re: Chatter on DROP SOMETHING IF EXISTS

Andrew Dunstan <andrew@dunslane.net>

From: Andrew Dunstan <andrew@dunslane.net>

To: Peter Eisentraut <peter_e@gmx.net>

Cc: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org

Date: 2007-02-07T14:29:09Z

Lists: pgsql-hackers

Peter Eisentraut wrote:
> What is the practical purpose of the notices emitted by DROP SOMETHING IF 
> EXISTS when the object in fact does not exist?
>
>   
It was asked for ...

http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-patches/2005-11/msg00072.php

I realise that doesn't quite answer your question.

cheers

andrew