Re: pg_autovacuum next steps

Gavin Sherry wrote:

>I was initially against the idea of using libpq but its growing on me too.
>
>I think it would be good if the core functions of pg_autovacuum: threshold
>algorithms, connection, issuing commands can be (re?)designed such that
>not only the backend can link against it but also a stripped down
>pg_autovacuum binary which can be used manually. That way users can have a
>choice and a workaround if there are any issues with the backend model.
>Also useful for debugging.
>

I agree.  Initially,  it appears that this won't be a problem since the 
pg_autovacuum executable will be untouched (or as untouched as possible 
anyway), it will just be launched by the backend.  Going forward if I 
use any of the functionality provided by the backend (error reporting 
etc...) I will then have to deign it to work in both stand alone and 
postmaster sub-process modes, which I think is doable.

Matthew