Re: proposal: Preference SQL

Josh Berkus wrote:
> Jan,
> 
>> I'm still working on producing a comparision of preference SQL and the
>> skyline operator, more to follow soon.
> 
> The big problem with all of these is that there's no standards on 
> approximate queries yet.  So we're reluctant to support syntax extensions 
> for them.
> 
Yes, I realized it after some thought - adding nonstandard syntax isn't 
so great after all. Right now I'm wondering if SQL standard window 
functions can do the things I though could be doable with preferences. 
Maybe I should talk to my thesis supervisor and find out if implementing 
window functions would be an equally good subject...
I suppose having window functions would be a nice thing? To be honest - 
I need a thesis subject and I like fiddling with Postgres. I'm trying to 
find an area in which my work would be useful to the community and 
enough of a standalone feature, that I can use it as the basis of my 
dissertation.

Also, going through the PG development process will ensure that the 
resulting code will be of topmost quality ;)

-- 
Jan Urbanski
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