From: Tom Lane <tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us>
To: Michael Paquier <michael@paquier.xyz>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH] force_parallel_mode and GUC categories
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Comments: In-reply-to Michael Paquier <michael@paquier.xyz>
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Michael Paquier <michael@paquier.xyz> writes:
> However, I'd like to think that we can do better than what's proposed
> in the patch.  There are a couple of things to consider here:
> - Should the parameter be renamed to reflect that it should only be
> used for testing purposes?

-1 to that part, because it would break a bunch of buildfarm animals'
configurations.  I doubt that any gain in clarity would be worth it.

> - Should we make more general the description of the developer options
> in the docs?

Perhaps ... what did you have in mind?

			regards, tom lane