Re: A simpler way to configure the source code?

Peter Eisentraut wrote:
> 
> The other day, I did a test build of "everything", which involved
> specifying 17 command-line arguments to configure.  This is probably the
> reason why some fringe features are not tested very often: the list of
> options is pretty overwhelming.
> 
> I remembered that in the old days PHP had an interactive setup script,
> that asked you mainly yes/no questions about each feature you wanted, and
> would run "configure" based on the answers it got.  This sort of thing
> might help our situation, because instead of having to specify all the
> options, users can just keep pressing Y all the time.  Of course it could
> also be considered as a general improvement in user-friendliness.
> 
> Now I just realized that the latest PHP source code doesn't have this
> thing anymore, so maybe they didn't like it?  What do you think?
> 
> As far as maintaining something like this goes, I think I have an idea
> that would basically require zero effort, so at least that shouldn't be
> too much of a concern.

I feel having the "fringe features" more tested is a great idea, and
will lead to a better PostgreSQL, and therefore happier users.  :)  A
friendly, and decently-easy-to-user interactive setup (Linux
"menuconfig" kernel style?) would be beneficial.

If it doesn't add signifcant overhead to maintenance, and is very
portable, it sounds to me like a good idea.

:-)

Regards and best wishes,

Justin Clift

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