Re: timeout implementation issues

Jan Wieck wrote:
> > > Psql and libpq would simply issue the query according to the
> > > user's request as they currently do. What's pain with it ?
> >
> > If they wanted to place a timeout on all queries in a session, they
> > would need a SET for every query, which seems like a pain.
> 
>     Er,  how  many  "applications" have you implemented by simply
>     providing a schema and psql?

Actually, I would assume nightly batch jobs are configured this way.

> 
>     I mean, users normally don't use psql. And if you do,  what's
>     wrong  with  controlling  the timeout yourself and hitting ^C
>     when "you" time out?  If you do it in a script, it's

Yes, clearly meaningless for interactive use.

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