On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 04:04:41PM +0100, Andrew Gierth wrote: > >>>>> "Bruce" == Bruce Momjian <br...@momjian.us> writes: > > Bruce> Would it be helpful to output an array of strings representing > Bruce> the index definition? > > >> Why would that help, if the point is to enable programmatic access > >> to information? > > Bruce> I was thinking an array of strings would avoid problems in > Bruce> having to re-scan the output for tokens. > > OK, but that still leaves the issue of how to interpret each string, > yes?
Yes, you still have to parse it, just not scan/tokenize it. -- Bruce Momjian <br...@momjian.us> http://momjian.us EnterpriseDB http://enterprisedb.com + As you are, so once was I. As I am, so you will be. + + Ancient Roman grave inscription + -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers