Re: BUG #1145: silent REVOKE failures

Fabien COELHO wrote:
>
> Dear Bruce,
>
> > > So maybe the following TODO could be kept:
> > > - validate grant/revoke (error, warning, success0 wrt sql standard
> > >
> > > I may be interested in implementing ROLEs someday, and such tests would be
> > > welcome just to check that nothing is broken.
> >
> > Unless someone can say it is wrong I am not inclinded to add a TODO item
> > that is only possible.
>
> Sorry, I do not understand your argument, what you mean by "only
> possible". Or are you talking about roles??
>
> I see TODO items as wishes, and I'm not sure I can see what is wrong with
> wishing better/full testing of postgresql data access controls and compare
> the results with what is defined by the norm?

I guess I am looking for a more detailed analysis that there is a
problem to be fixed. Yes, I would like more testing too, but we need
more testing in lots of areas, but it doesn't make it a TODO item.

I guess I am asking why this area needs more testing for spec
compliance.

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