How to do the modular test (fwd)

Hi,
   Sorry if this email disturb this mailling list but I don't know what is
the list that I should asking the below question.

   thanks and reagrds,
   Werachart.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:05:16 +0700 (ICT)
From: Werachart Jantarataeme <wjt@ziif.com>
To: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org
Subject: How to do the modular test

Hi pgsql-hackers,

   Could anyone advise me how to do modular test in any partial
PostgreSQL's modules?
   I am interested in the PostgreSQL development. I have begun study the
DBMS source code by developer documentation provided by postgresql.org
especially internal.ps that is the best explaination for developer
beginner, I think.
   Moreover, the RedHat SourceNavigator I have found, is a great tools for
me.  Without it, I might not able to get more understanding of the
PostgreSQL source code.
   Now I am concentrating on the Executor module. I plan to create a new
Join Executor let's say ParallelJoin to enhance the Join operator
processing.  As this moment, I may use the HybridJoin algorithm
implementing in the HashJoin module as my guidance but the NestLoop and
MergeJoin may be considered in the furture.

   What I would like to know is, if I have changed some ot the modules,
how can I use GNU gdb to debug the modified codes?

   I am sorry if the question is disturb your mailing list. I know this is
not the issue related in your TODO list. However I have expected to your
response.

   thanks and regards,
   Werachart.