Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 07:31:40 -0700
From: Nathan Bossart <nathandbossart@gmail.com>
To: Bruce Momjian <bruce@momjian.us>
Cc: PostgreSQL-development <pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org>
Subject: Re: PG 16 draft release notes ready
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On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 04:49:47PM -0400, Bruce Momjian wrote:
> I have completed the first draft of the PG 16 release notes.  You can
> see the output here:
> 
> 	https://momjian.us/pgsql_docs/release-16.html
> 
> I will adjust it to the feedback I receive;  that URL will quickly show
> all updates.

Thanks!

> Allow GRANT to give vacuum and analyze permission to users beyond the
> table owner or superusers (Nathan Bossart)

This one was effectively reverted in favor of the MAINTAIN privilege.

> Create a predefined role with permission to perform maintenance
> operations (Nathan Bossart)

IMO this should also mention the grantable MAINTAIN privilege.
Alternatively, the item above about granting vacuum/analyze privileges
could be adjusted.

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Nathan Bossart
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