Re: plpython function with dictionary as function argument?

gherzig@fmed.uba.ar wrote:
> Hi all. I need to know if it is possible to call a plpython stored funcion
> with an dictionary as single argument:
>
> Suppose this python structure:
>
> someDict = {
>             'field1': 'Foo',
>             'creepyfield': 'Bar'
>             }
>
> The data base connection
> CONN = pg.connect()....
>
> I want some pypgslq function
>
> CREATE myfunction ( __dictionary__) returns void
> AS
> .... (process)
> LANGUAGE pythonu
>
> and (the desired goal) be able to execute
> CONN.execute("select * from myfunction (someDict)")

Marshal someDict and unmarshal it in your function.  Marshal is *very* fast.

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