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Submitting to this list

From
Melvin Davidson
Date:

I would like to see the following added to the introduction to this list.

"When submitting to this list, please include the full version of PostgreSQL and the O/S you are using.
Also, if you are reportaing a problem, it is essential that a minimal amount of schema & data be
provided in order to duplicate problem being reported, as well as exact error verbage encountered and
any relevant extracts from the postgresql log file(s)."

While some may think there are cases where this is irrelavant, there are now in existence seveeral
versions of PostgreSQL across multiple operating systems. It it not inconcievable that a bug (or problem)
being reported in a previous version & O/S has already been corrected in a newer one. Likewise, something
that may occur in one version & O/S may not occur in another.

If it is just a general query, keep in mind that new features are constantly being added with each new
release, so something previously impossible (or done another way) in a previous version, may now be
simplified with the implementation of a new function/feature.

I encourage additional suggestions as to what should be included when submitting queries to this list.
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Re: Submitting to this list

From
bricklen
Date:
On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 9:15 AM, Melvin Davidson <melvin6925@gmail.com> wrote:

I would like to see the following added to the introduction to this list.

"When submitting to this list, please include the full version of PostgreSQL and the O/S you are using.
Also, if you are reportaing a problem, it is essential that a minimal amount of schema & data be
provided in order to duplicate problem being reported, as well as exact error verbage encountered and
any relevant extracts from the postgresql log file(s)."

There are already wiki entries for the "proper" way to submit reports or ask for help. A link to those might be sufficient.
https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Guide_to_reporting_problems
https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/SlowQueryQuestions

Re: Submitting to this list

From
"David G. Johnston"
Date:
Responded to the separately cross-posted version on -www...in short this is not a big reporting list and doesn't need the same rules or expectations.  Assume agnostic o/s and current release then deal with variations as they are needed.

David J.

On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Melvin Davidson <melvin6925@gmail.com> wrote:

I would like to see the following added to the introduction to this list.

"When submitting to this list, please include the full version of PostgreSQL and the O/S you are using.
Also, if you are reportaing a problem, it is essential that a minimal amount of schema & data be
provided in order to duplicate problem being reported, as well as exact error verbage encountered and
any relevant extracts from the postgresql log file(s)."

While some may think there are cases where this is irrelavant, there are now in existence seveeral
versions of PostgreSQL across multiple operating systems. It it not inconcievable that a bug (or problem)
being reported in a previous version & O/S has already been corrected in a newer one. Likewise, something
that may occur in one version & O/S may not occur in another.

If it is just a general query, keep in mind that new features are constantly being added with each new
release, so something previously impossible (or done another way) in a previous version, may now be
simplified with the implementation of a new function/feature.

I encourage additional suggestions as to what should be included when submitting queries to this list.
--
Melvin Davidson
I reserve the right to fantasize.  Whether or not you
wish to share my fantasy is entirely up to you.

Folk Alley - All Folk - 24 Hours a day
www.folkalley.com

Re: Submitting to this list

From
John R Pierce
Date:
On 1/6/2016 9:15 AM, Melvin Davidson wrote:
>
> I would like to see the following added to the introduction to this list.
>
> "When submitting to this list, please include the full version of
> PostgreSQL and the O/S you are using.
> Also, if you are reportaing a problem, it is essential that a minimal
> amount of schema & data be
> provided in order to duplicate problem being reported, as well as
> exact error verbage encountered and
> any relevant extracts from the postgresql log file(s)."

for this specific list submission, what versioning would you have supplied ?



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