From: Bruce Momjian <pgman@candle.pha.pa.us>
Message-Id: <200101172215.RAA11968@candle.pha.pa.us>
Subject: Re: docs: syntax.sgml patch
In-Reply-To: <0101132352370A.15894@comptechnews> "from Robert B. Easter at Jan
	13, 2001 11:52:37 pm"
To: "Robert B. Easter" <reaster@comptechnews.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 17:15:38 -0500 (EST)
CC: pgsql-patches@postgresql.org
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I know this SQL Guide has been discussed, but what should be done with
this patch?


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> I've made an attempt to better describe the FROM clause and table expressions 
> in general for the SQL Syntax: Expressions page in the User's Guide.
> 
> My patch replaces the "FROM clause" section that was in there with a section 
> called "Table Expressions".  It includes a description of the FROM clause and 
> also the WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY, and LIMIT clauses.  The JOIN 
> syntax is covered.  Subqueries are also explained some.
> 
> There could be some mistakes or statements that imply a limitation that is 
> not true (maybe).  I encourage people to review it and correct any mistakes 
> or clean up the language etc.
> 
> If it's not right for being applied, let me know.  I'm hoping this material 
> will fit in and be developed further with more examples later.
> 
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