Re: Document parameter count limit

On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 11:01:18AM -0700, David G. Johnston wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 10:58 AM Corey Huinker <corey.huinker@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>         +    <entry>if you are reading this prepatorily, please redesign your
>         query to use temporary tables or arrays</entry>
> 
> 
>     I agree with the documentation of this parameter.
>     I agree with dissuading anyone from attempting to change it
>     The wording is bordering on snark (however well deserved) and I think the
>     voice is slightly off.
> 
>     Alternate suggestion:
> 
> 
>         Queries approaching this limit usually can be refactored to use arrays
>         or temporary tables, thus reducing parameter overhead.
> 
> 
>     The bit about parameter overhead appeals to the reader's desire for
>     performance, rather than just focusing on "you shouldn't want this".
> 
> 
> Yeah, the wording is a bit tongue-in-cheek.  Figured assuming a committer wants
> this at all we'd come up with better wording.  I like your suggestion.

Does this come up enough to document it?  I assume the error message the
user receives is clear.

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