Re: Changing pg_dump default file format

Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com> writes:
> If we wanted to change the defaults, I think it would be easier to
> create a separate bin name (e.g. pg_backup) than to change the existing
> parameters for pg_dump.

That might work.  However, just to be contrary: what about the
functionality of pg_dumpall?  We've heard repeated complaints about
pg_dump's lack of ability to dump multiple databases or global settings,
and just institutionalizing the existing -Fc format as the default
will make it harder not easier to fix that.

I'd be happier about inventing a pg_backup if it were a replacement for
pg_dumpall and not just a cosmetic wrapper.
        regards, tom lane