Re: [HACKERS] [bug fix] PG10: libpq doesn't connect to alternativehosts when some errors occur

On 5/17/17 13:19, Tom Lane wrote:
> I agree with Robert's point that major redesign of the feature on the
> basis of one complaint isn't necessarily the way to go.  Since the
> existing behavior is already out in beta1, let's wait and see if anyone
> else complains.  We don't need to fix it Right This Instant.
> 
> Maybe add this to the list of open issues to reconsider mid-beta?

The problem is that if we decide to change the behavior mid-beta, then
we'll only have the rest of beta to find out whether people will like
the other behavior.

I would aim for the behavior that is most suitable for refinement in the
future.  The current behavior seems to match that.

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