[postgis-devel] Adding Functions w/o Adding

[Paragon Corporation]

Paul,
Note sure how Kevin and Mark feel.
If you really wanted to since we haven't released yet. I'm okay with
squeezing this into 1.5 since you have done the work already.  We just can't
change API after release.

Regina 

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+1
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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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