Re: pg_dump & performance degradation

> >> I think Philip's idea of adding some delays into pg_dump is a reasonable
> >> answer.  I'm just recommending a KISS approach to implementing the
> >> delay, in the absence of evidence that a more complex mechanism will
> >> actually buy anything...
> >
> >I am worried about feature creep here.
> 
> I agree; it's definitely a non-critical feature. But then, it is only 80
> lines of code in one place (including 28 non-code lines). I am not totally
> happy with the results it produces, so I have no objection to removing it
> all. I just need some more general feedback...
> 
> 
> >I can accept it as a config.h flag, 
> 
> You mean stick it in a bunch of ifdefs? What is the gain there?
> 
> 
> >but it seems
> >publishing it as a pg_dump flag is just way too complicated for users.
> 
> I've missed something, obviously. What is the problem here?

I am more concerned with giving people a pg_dump option of questionable
value.  I don't have problems adding it to the C code because it may be
of use to some people.

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