[Libpqxx-general] Exec query with binary parameters

[Maurice Gittens]

On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Jeroen Vermeulen <jtv at xs4all.nl> wrote:

> Maurice Gittens wrote:
>
>  I feel pqxx should simply support binary data because the C libraries
>> support it. This should be sufficient proof that in the eyes of the
>> Postgresql designers
>> support for binary database is worthwhile.
>>
>> The reasons given for not supporting them seem like a lame cop out to me.
>> It goes like:
>>
>
> That page is about why *general* binary transfers will not be supported;
> sending natively "raw binary" data is a different matter.  And one that's
> already supported in libpqxx.
>
> Part of what the page says is what the core postgres developers themselves
> tell people who ask about binary transfers, using any client API.  Argue
> with them if you think you know better--but unless you have something much
> smarter to say than you have so far, I wouldn't.
>


First; Please do not put words into my mouth.

I am not arguing with anyone. I simply stated that my opinion.

And I repeat: If pqxx does not offer C++ access to all underlying
functionality provided by the C interface then
I claim that pqxx does not provide a general C++ interface to the Postgresql
client functionality.

No arguing, not fuss, no fight.

But whatever.

Kind regards,
Maurice
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