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I disagree on this. Yes it's C. But I've heard people comment "I don't like writing C, but I don't mind Postgres C". The bigger hurdle which Peter mentioned in
by craigkerstiens 3y ago
I disagree on this. Yes it's C. But I've heard people comment "I don't like writing C, but I don't mind Postgres C".
The bigger hurdle which Peter mentioned in another thread is simply building up enough expertise with the system and having the right level of domain expertise.
- stouset 3y ago> Yes it's C. But I've heard people comment "I don't like writing C, but I don't mind Postgres C". While "Postgres C" might be wonderful, in practice learning the project's unique idioms is yet another hurdle for newcomers to overcome.
- eatonphil 3y agoEvery project has unique idioms. Let alone ones that are 30+ years old. Idioms are a baked in cost of learning to contribute to any project.