Re: Arrays Or Loop

Aspire,

> 2. Can we use array for the above thing as
> a. Make an array of the valid roll_numbers. such as
> ('IDX'=>'ROLL_NUMBER'........)
> b. Now select the array element by the index which will produce the
> roll_number and work on it.
> c. Array could be build by for loop
> 3. Will the array approch execute code fast. if yes can you please give me
> some refrences so that i can actually
> build one such function.

Unfortunately, the current version of PL/pgSQL have problems with array
support. So if you want to test this with arrays, you will have to use
another language, such as C or Python.

> 4. Lastly if i use views will they help in fas execution

No. If you want fast execution, try writing the procedure in C.

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Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco