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Subject: libpq usage from C++
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Hi, ALL,

Does anybody use libpq from C++?

C++ introduces STL.
C++ introduces smart-pointers.

Is there a simple way of using those writing libpq communication?

Or should I just forget about them and use good old "dump pointers"?

Thank you.