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Server configuration parameters can now be set on a per-function

basis

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For example, functions can now set their own

<varname>search_path</> to prevent unexpected behavior if a

different <varname>search_path</> exists at run-time.

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The backend database server can now be compiled with

<productname>Microsoft Visual C++</>

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Windows executables made with Visual C++ might have better

stability and performance than those made with other tool sets.

Development and debugging tools familiar to Windows developers

will also work.

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Support per-function GUC parameter settings (Tom)

Server configuration parameters can now be set on a per-function

basis (Tom)

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This provides a simple way for functions to set local

parameters. In particular, security definer functions should set

<varname>search_path</varname> to avoid security loopholes.

For example, functions can now set their own

<varname>search_path</> to prevent unexpected behavior if a

different <varname>search_path</> exists at run-time. Security

definer functions should set <varname>search_path</varname> to

avoid security loopholes.

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and others)

<productname>Microsoft Visual C++</> (Magnusand others)

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The client-only C++ build scripts have been removed.

Windows executables made with Visual C++ might have better

stability and performance than those made with other tool sets.

Development and debugging tools familiar to Windows developers

will also work. The client-only C++ build scripts have been

removed.

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