[postgis-devel] Adding Functions w/o Adding

[Kevin Neufeld]

Yeah, I have no problem with this.

+1.


On 1/22/2010 2:53 PM, Paul Ramsey wrote:
> All,
>
> I have a client who needs a custom function added. Since we're well into release, obviously the SQL API can't change, or really any code in underneath any existing SQL functions.
> However, I can implement the function as a completely additive thing (and in fact have), so it affects the stability of existing functions not at all. And I can leave the SQL API alone, and simple ship the CREATE FUNCTION code directly to the client.
>
> http://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/attachment/ticket/390/addmeasure.patch
>
> They get the benefit of a quick turnaround on a new feature, we maintain our contract with respect to leaving the API unchanged through minor releases.
> I'd like to apply this patch into stable branches so folks who want it can have it, by running the CREATE FUNCTION code themselves.
>
> Paul
>
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