Re: Should duplicate indexes on same column and same

> > Sorry ,
> > i guess i digressed .
> > Lemme put the question once again.
> >
> > psql> CREATE INDEX x on test (col1);
> > psql> CREATE INDEX y on test (col1);
> >
> > What is (are) the downsides of disallowing the
> > second index. which is *exactly* same as
> > previous?
>
> The cost of preventing every stupid database use is too high.

Although a notice that says:

NOTICE: CREATE DUPLICATE INDEX y on test (col1);

Probably isn't out of order.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake

>
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